Registered Nurse (RN) IR Cath Lab

Registered Nurse (RN) IR Cath Lab

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly; call, some weekend call and some holidays required Department highlights: Our experienced and compassionate team in Cardiac Cath / IR Lab care for patients with Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular or Electrophysiology related disease. Additionally, we offer Interventional Radiology procedures such as vascular access, biliary and urinary interventions, and venous and arterial thrombectomy. For our clinical staff, we require a 30-minute call response time which included STEMI call. We are a Magnet designated facility, Joint Commission certified in chest pain, heart failure and stroke, certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Texas Ten Step Member Mother Friendly Worksite.

Qualifications Here's What You Need Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required Experience: One (1) year experience as a clinical Registered Nurse or completion of an RN Residency program required Licensure and Certifications: RN- Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire required BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required and ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support within ninety (90) days required Skills: A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient care The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs and demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient's affiliations

What You Will Do Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process Assesses the patient Plans the care of the patient Intervenes as appropriate and 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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse: Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth