Cath Lab RN FT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who coordinates patient care using the BSWH nursing model and the nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and implements individualized care plans, and evaluates patient responses. The role promotes safe patient transitions through healthcare, helping prevent complications and delays. The RN delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and staff competencies. The RN exercises clinical judgment, supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement, provides compassionate and culturally responsive care, advocates for patients and families, facilitates learning, and collaborates with colleagues and the community. The position also involves professional growth, participation in staffing and shared decision-making, and contribution to the development of peers. The role is based at Baylor Medical Center–Centennial in Frisco, Texas, with a full-time day schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a call rotation Monday through Sunday totaling 11–12 call days. The RN must be willing to participate in the Vascular Access Team, including PICC, midline, and Sono IV access.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program, or two years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
Major in Nursing.
Two years of critical care RN experience; the posting also states 1–2 years of critical care experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license/registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS must be held within 30 days of hire.
Willingness to be part of the Vascular Access Team for PICC, midline, and Sono IV access.
Knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, certifying-body standards, and hospital and department policies and protocols.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and management, and medications, including common dosages, effects, and adverse reactions.
Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and social skills for interacting with a wide range of constituencies.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and identify nursing diagnoses according to nursing standards.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized nursing care plans based on patient outcomes and needs.
Promote safe patient transitions and help prevent avoidable complications or delays.
Delegate interventions and tasks to appropriate healthcare personnel, considering patient condition, staff competencies, and the Texas Nursing Practice Act; ensure timely follow-up.
Evaluate nursing practice quality and effectiveness, support evidence-based practice changes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Create a safe, therapeutic, attentive environment and establish appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Manage emotional and physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering.
Incorporate patients' and families' differences, culture, beliefs, values, lifestyle, and other individual factors into care plans.
Protect patient and family confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; represent their concerns and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, the healthcare team, and the community; assess and document learning needs and outcomes.
Collaborate with colleagues and community members to create and implement care plans.
Use available strategies and resources to solve problems while considering safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Participate in mutual governance, decision-making, and staffing processes.
Pursue ongoing professional growth and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians.
Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process, respecting the diversity of human experience.
Participate in the Vascular Access Team, including PICC, midline, and Sono IV access.
Participate in the call rotation Monday through Sunday, totaling 11–12 call days.