RN - Cath Lab

Catheterization Lab RNNow offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to candidates with 1+ years of Cath Lab Experience Join Us as We Grow to Serve Pflugerville Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Pflugerville is expanding to meet the needs of our fast-growing community. This exciting project will double the size of the hospital and introduce a new three-story medical office building, tripling the size of the clinic. With increased demand for healthcare services in the area, we're planning for the future with enhanced emergency and trauma capabilities, expanded cardiology and imaging services, and innovative universal beds that allow us to deliver the right care at the right time. Estimated completion is in 2025, and we're interviewing now for start dates this summer! Be part of something bigger as we continue to grow and invest in our people, our technology, and our community.Job Title: Experienced Cath Lab RN Status: Fulltime Shift: Monday - Friday Department: Catheterization Lab Must be within 30-minute call radiusJOB SUMMARY The Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for their patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employeeESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements and evaluates the nursing plan of care. Modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes. Clinical Inquiry: Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including, but not limited to, nursing delicate indicators. Helps evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. Participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives. Caring Practices: Creates an attentive, helpful, safe and therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patient and family and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages both fervid and physical pain with the aim of promoting relief and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care applicable to the area of assignment. Knowledge of medical terminology; methods and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions. Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights. Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Social skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies. Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes to other nursing staff members and physicians/providers. Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients through the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with care and respect for the diversity of human experience and to develop, evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of separate patients. General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification - MAJOR - Nursing - EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Registered Nurse (RN) ACLS (ACLS): Must have both Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.