RN Cath Lab PRN

HCA Healthcare•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working with medical providers and other care team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports the organization’s vision and values to promote positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. This PRN role is in the Cath Lab at HCA Houston Healthcare West, a full-service hospital serving the West Houston community. The RN assesses and monitors patients, administers and documents care and medications, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates treatment and continued care, and contributes to quality improvement and patient safety.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Cath Lab experience required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Assess patient condition on admission and during scheduled or as-needed shifts, and identify and report changes in status.
Assess patient environments for safety risks and regulatory non-compliance.
Assess and reassess patient pain and promote effective pain management.
Identify possible signs of abuse or neglect and report them to providers, nursing leaders, or appropriate agencies.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers.
Document care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and notify providers and intervene as appropriate for unintended responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve them proactively.
Teach patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and side effects, follow-up, lifestyle measures, and self-management.
Manage and oversee the care team, delegating tasks as appropriate.
Support evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement to meet quality measures and enhance care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver holistic treatment plans that support recovery.
Coordinate continuation of care between healthcare providers and community support systems for specialized patient groups.

Benefits

Medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits.
Life and disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.
Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.