RN, Cath Lab (Katy)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

Memorial Hermann Katy is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse. The RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The position is for day shifts, 12 hours per shift, from 0645 to 1915. Rotating on-call duty and holiday rotation are required; employees on call must live within a 30-minute travel time of the facility. The hiring process includes an interview and job shadow. New graduates are not considered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
Current Texas nursing license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
At least 3 years of RN experience in Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or ICU.
Must live within a 30-minute travel time of the facility for on-call duty.
New graduates are not considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
Collaborate with, direct, and delegate to the healthcare team as appropriate to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors; follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, and manage time, supplies, productivity, and quality of service responsibly.
Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues in accordance with Memorial Hermann service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.