Registered Nurse - Cardiology in Schertz, TX

Registered Nurse - Cardiology

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays 

The Registered Nurse Cardiac - Vascular provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The RN cardio- vascular nurse possesses advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing. Also, they will need to demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac – vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia 
• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes. 
• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests 
• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of full range of cardiovascular conditions 
• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs 
• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record. 
• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure. 
• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures 
• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG’s, EKG’s 
• Initiatives Holter and Event monitors 
• Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment 
• Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings 
• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure 
• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment. 
• Responds to and refers to incoming telephone calls. 
• Posts tests and examination results. 
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders. 

What Qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION: 

Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of three years Cardiac RN experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: 

• BLS required upon hire 
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) preferred OR
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred 

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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