CVICU RN PRN Nights, Central Region - Central Staffing
About The Position
The CVICU RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. This is a PRN night position with float assignments in the Central Region at SW and TMC. The scheduled shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, contributes to clinical decisions and treatment plans, and supports safe, appropriate, patient-centered outcomes. The position also includes ongoing evaluation and improvement of care processes, compliance with regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards, and professional development.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- BLS, ACLS (AHA), and NIHH certification are required.
- At least one year of recent CVICU experience.
- At least two years of RN experience.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and the organization's values of innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
- Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes informed by data, research, evidence, and professional standards.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service according to established standards.
- Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors; follow organizational policies and standards and steward resources, including time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department goals, and potentially serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
