Registered Nurse (RN) PCCU Surgical Telemetry - Full Time Days

Registered Nurse (RN) PCCU Surgical Telemetry - Full Time Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full Time (Days) 7a-7p (36hr/wk.) Weekend and holiday requirements Department Highlights: The PCCU Surgical Telemetry Unit is searching for a Registered Nurse who maintains a high degree of confidentiality, possesses positive interpersonal skills and is customer service focused. This unit is a 35-bed unit in the Hamon Tower. We specialize in the care of cardiovascular surgical patients, thoracic surgical patients, vascular surgical patients, Cath lab patients, heart failure patients, pacemakers, and all cardiac conditions. This unit is a high acuity telemetry unit that signifies a reduced nurse to patient ratio. We have self-scheduling which helps with the work/life balance as well. Our patient ratio is 4:1-5:1, depending on acuity levels

Qualifications

Here's What You Need Nursing Diploma Nursing Req Or Associate's Degree Nursing Req Or Bachelor's Degree Nursing Pref 1 Year Experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program Req RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire Req And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Req And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Req And CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Req And BCMSN - Board Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Upon Hire Pref Or PCCN - Progressive Care Nurse Certified Upon Hire Pref What You Will Do Assesses the patient Plans the care of the patient Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care. Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers. Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process