Registered Nurse/CCCU Days

Surgery Partners Careers • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients in the CCCU. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, biophysical, and health education needs; gathers relevant care data; develops and implements measurable nursing care plans; and plans for discharge and follow-up in partnership with patients and families. The role includes safely administering medications, providing education and emergency interventions, performing basic patient care procedures, operating specialized acute care equipment, and managing patients undergoing procedures involving analgesia, sedation, or anesthesia.

The Registered Nurse communicates and documents care appropriately, helps maintain a safe environment, participates in staffing plans and quality activities, and may serve as relief Charge Nurse. The position is full-time days, with a stated shift of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital provides care in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical specialties, including inpatient surgical and cardiac critical care services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a cardiac care setting.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical, biophysical, and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
• Gather pertinent patient care data using available resources.
• Establish nursing plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Prepare discharge and follow-up plans appropriate to patient and family needs.
• Participate with the responsible supervisor in developing the monthly staffing plan.
• Implement interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of acute care patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care units.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Provide appropriate and safe interventions in acute care emergencies.
• Perform basic patient care procedures required by the nursing unit.
• Communicate with the health care team and other appropriate parties in delivering care.
• Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
• Operate specialized equipment listed in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
• Help maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Manage care for patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
• Attend required meetings and may participate on department and hospital committees and provide in-service training.
• Use age-specific knowledge to recognize changes in patient status.
• Participate in appropriate committees and quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
• Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
• Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by the Nursing Director.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• PTO.
• 401(k).
• Individually tailored 6–12 week orientation.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Career ladder for RNs, LVNs, and CSTs.
• Consumer discounts through Perks.
• Opportunity for multi-unit training.
• Free CEUs through the Cornerstone online training system.
• Flexible scheduling.
• No mandatory overtime.

What This Job Offers

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