Registered Nurse Clinic Cardiac Surgery

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Medical Park Tower

Department/Specialty: Cardiac Surgery

Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Travel required

• Champion patient recovery by executing personalized care plans and adapting treatments to meet the evolving needs of those in your care.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team as the primary coordinator, ensuring seamless communication between doctors, specialists, and support staff.
• Advocate for safe transitions by managing comprehensive discharge planning to empower patients and families for life after the hospital.
• Uphold clinical excellence by delivering evidence-based nursing care and maintaining precise documentation of the patient’s healing journey.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required OR a bachelors level degree not in nursing, an active RN License, and enrolled in an Alternate Entry Masters of Science in Nursing Program with a minimum of 1 year in the program completed.

Additional Preferences

• Specialized Nursing Background: 2–3 years of Registered Nursing experience in hospital settings, specifically within Cardio and Vascular departments, including hands-on clinical surgery support.
• Comprehensive Care Delivery: Proven expertise in both acute hospital environments and outpatient clinic settings, supplemented by a working knowledge of hospital coding practices.

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