Registered Nurse/CCCU Nights

Surgery Partners Careers•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Critical Care Unit (CCCU) night shift. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and documents care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute-care patients, including patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia. The role includes patient and family education, emergency interventions, safe medication administration, discharge planning, and communication with the healthcare team. The nurse may serve as relief Charge Nurse, participate in staffing plans, committees, and quality activities, and provide staff in-service training. Full-time night shifts are 7 p.m.–7 a.m. The hospital offers flexible scheduling, no mandatory overtime, advancement opportunities, and an RN career ladder.

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.

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 monthly staffing plans.
Implement interventions appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute-care nursing units.
Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
Provide appropriate and safe interventions in common acute-care emergencies.
Perform basic patient-care procedures required by the nursing unit.
Communicate with healthcare team members and other appropriate parties in delivering care.
Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Operate specialized equipment listed on the acute-care unit equipment checklist.
Help maintain a safe environment for patients.
Manage care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
Participate in department and hospital committees and provide in-service training to hospital staff as applicable.
Attend required meetings.
Use knowledge of age-specific differences 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.