Registered Nurse (RN)-IR Cath Lab

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN II)-IR Cath Lab Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location\: Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132 Work hours\: Full-time, 40 hours weekly Department highlights: Our experienced and compassionate team in Cardiac Cath / IR Lab care for patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. Additionally, we offer Interventional Radiology procedures such as vascular access, biliary and urinary interventions, and venous and arterial thrombectomy. For our clinical staff, we require a 30-minute call response time which included STEMI call. We are a Magnet designated facility, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Texas Ten Step Member Mother Friendly Worksite.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
CLIAFE – Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required
One (1) year experience as a clinical Registered Nurse or completion of an RN Residency program required
RN- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support within ninety (90) days required
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care
The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
Assesses the patient
Plans the care of the patient
Intervenes as appropriate and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers