RN - 19477272

Medical City Heart Hospital • Dallas, TX

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality care for patients with complex medical needs, particularly in cardiology and surgical recovery. The unit has 24 beds and 43 staff, with patient ratios of 1:3. Nurses are expected to demonstrate accountability and foster effective communication with patients and the interdisciplinary team. Care includes postoperative recovery and support for cardiac, vascular, and other procedures. Nurses may float to Med-Surg/Telemetry and Orthopedics. The required scrub color is royal blue, and four weekend shifts are required every four-week schedule.

Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• Accountability for actions.
• Knowledge of cardiac drips, including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills with patients and team members.
• Six months of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Caring disposition and ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with complex medical needs, particularly in cardiology and surgical recovery.
• Provide postoperative care following CABG, AVR/MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD, and immediate post-VATS procedures with chest tubes.
• Care for patients following vascular surgeries and before and after catheterization and electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker/AICD, heart catheterizations, PCIs, and TAVR.
• Support bedside procedures including paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertion.
• Demonstrate accountability for actions and communicate effectively with patients and the interdisciplinary team.
• Float to Med-Surg/Telemetry and Orthopedics as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed