Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Clinician III - Clear Lake (Casual Appointment)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Webster, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a competent clinician with the knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. The individual will be experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cardiac Cath Lab) and Electrophysiology Laboratory (EP Lab) procedures and equipment. The role involves independently assisting in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular, and interventional procedures, and competently performing emergency procedures associated with catheterization. The clinician will follow established standards and practices under the direction of a credentialed invasive cardiologist and electrophysiologist, functioning competently as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making, is problem-focused and patient-centered, and capable of managing unexpected or emergency situations. This role serves as a resource for Cath Lab - Nurse Clinician I or II and can manage commonly seen contingency situations. Patient care is provided through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process, and UTMB’s three domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. The clinician will value specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Requirements

• RN with critical care and/or Cath/EP experience, intermediate care experience or two years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiovascular certification such as CVRN II or higher, CCRN, RCIS, RCES preferred, however, once hired certification is required upon completion of training.

Responsibilities

• Independently assists in cardiac catheterization as well as electrophysiology, vascular and interventional procedures.
• Competently performs emergency procedures associated with catheterization procedure.
• Follows established standards and practices under the direction of a credentialed invasive cardiologist and electrophysiologist.
• Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Manages commonly seen contingency situations that arise in the department.
• Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process and UTMB’s three domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, and Professional Performance.
• Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed