Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab Fulltime Days

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for its progressive Cardiac Cath Lab. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, utilizing critical thinking, and collaborating within a dynamic team. The department, recognized as a Magnet facility, offers a supportive environment with opportunities for educational and career growth. Join a dedicated team that values excellence in cardiovascular care and be part of a leading healthcare provider committed to making a difference in patients' lives. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• One year clinical nurse experience or completion of RN residency required.
• Current RN licensure and BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Medical Management Application Systems

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab

Progressive Cardiac Cath Lab department is looking for a top skilled nurse. Is that you?

Work location: 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, holidays and on-call required (Call Team is a 4-member Call Team)

Department highlights:

1. Cath Lab Department with 6 suites/treatment rooms averaging 20 cases per day
2. We are open 24/7, Monday through Friday, and have after hour, holidays, and weekend on-call requirements (with 30 min distance response time).
3. MAGNET facility
4. Level I Trauma Center
5. Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC)
6. The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
7. Opportunities for educational and career growth
8. Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
9. High volume department

Our dedicated and progressive team in our Cath Lab department cares for adult patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. We are open 24/7 weekdays and our lab includes six (6) suites and we average 20 cases per day.

We are a Mission: Lifeline Receiving Center, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for echocardiography and vascular testing.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930.

We specialize in cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine. Plus, we have certified programs in Advanced Hip & Knee, Brain Tumor, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.

Here’s what you need:

Education:

1. Nursing Diploma required or
2. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required or
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred and
4. CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA (regulations regarding foreign education equivalency) required

Experience:

1. One (1) year experience as a clinical nurse or
2. Completion of an RN residency required
3. Current Cath Lab / EP Lab experience (will consider ICU and PCU experience) preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire required
2. BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and
3. ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support within ninety (90) days of hire required

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will:

1. Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care
2. The professional nurse exhibits:

• an understanding of basic human needs
• an appreciation of unique meanings
• recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations
• mutual problem solving
• attentive reassurance
• demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and
• ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
• possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What you will do:

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process

1. assesses the patient
2. plans the care of the patient
3. intervenes as appropriate
4. evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
5. Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
6. Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
7. Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse:

1. Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
2. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
3. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
4. A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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