Registered Nurse - Cath Lab | FT Days | w/ On-Call Requirements

White Rock Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, care-minded Cath Lab Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. The role includes assessing and preparing patients, monitoring their condition during procedures, and identifying blockages or other findings that may require further intervention. The RN works with cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment and collaborates with other medical staff to support safe patient care.

The position also involves administering oral and intravenous medications, managing patients under sedation, educating patients and families about postoperative care, and completing consent forms, charting, lab results, and procedure documentation. The RN is expected to follow behavioral and customer-service standards, HIPAA and patient-rights policies, compliance requirements, standard precautions, and hospital safety and emergency procedures.

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital serving the White Rock Lake, Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding communities. Its services include medical/surgical care, bariatric care, cardiology, outpatient care, and emergency medicine.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of prior nursing experience in Cath Lab, Special Procedures, ICU/CCU, or the ER.
• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current nursing license issued and/or recognized by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and intervene during cardiac procedures, including coronary stents, Swan-Ganz/right heart catheterization, balloon valvuloplasty, angioplasty, and pericardiocentesis.
• Administer oral and intravenous medications to patients.
• Operate intra-aortic balloons, physiological recorders, and printers used to monitor electrocardiogram data.
• Manage patients under sedation and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about surgical-site care, lifestyle, medications, and other postoperative information.
• Manage patient paperwork, including consent forms, charting, lab results, and procedure documentation.
• Collaborate with other medical staff as needed.
• Follow customer-service and behavioral standards, including using AIDET principles, showing appreciation, responding promptly to requests and concerns, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Attend staff meetings and follow HIPAA guidelines, patient-rights policies, and the compliance program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of disaster response, fire and fire-drill procedures, and hospital emergency codes.
• Use standard precautions and safely manage the care environment in accordance with hospital safety, life-safety, utilities, hazardous-materials, emergency-preparedness, medical-equipment, and security programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off.
• 5 company holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as short-term disability and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree