RN, Cardiac Cath Lab

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catherization procedures. Nursing care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment. The Registered Nurse will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations; sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice. The nurses primary duty is to manage the care and treatment of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs. Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen. Please, create a profile and upload your resume/CV by clicking the Get Started button.

Requirements

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
• Associate Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in patient care, communication, and interpersonal relationships.
• Skilled in patient education.
• 6 months RN experience required.
• Physical and mental skills to carry out job responsibilities.
• Current State License RN.
• BLS Required.
• PALS certified (if not current, must obtain within one year of employment).
• ACLS certified (if not current, must obtain within one year of employment).

Nice To Haves

• 2 years RN experience preferred.
• Experience in pediatric cardiology and cardiac catheterization preferred.

Responsibilities

• deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catherization procedures
• manage the care and treatment of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees