Registered Nurse CVICU

Job Description

Job Description

Exceptional Staffing Support When You Need It Most

Our organization provides advanced technology and tools designed to enhance patient monitoring and communication, enabling you to work more effectively. We maintain robust supply chains to ensure you are always well-equipped. Continuous clinical education is available to help you refine your skills. As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you will have access to all the staffing support, technology, and resources necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care, allowing you to concentrate on your core responsibilities.

Job Overview and Qualifications

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), your primary duties will include conducting patient assessments, creating care plans, and implementing and evaluating those plans. You will administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians. In your role, you will oversee, monitor, and assess the care provided by non-licensed team members. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team, you will ensure the safe and precise delivery of care.

• You will develop a care plan, adjust it based on the patient's response to treatment, and regularly assess its effectiveness.
• You will perform cardiac monitoring, identify dysrhythmias, and provide appropriate interventions.
• You will assess patients' hemodynamic status and accurately interpret the results.
• You will work with an interdisciplinary team to create, evaluate, and modify care plans to meet patient needs and objectives.
• You will administer medications and perform treatments in accordance with hospital policies.
• You will appropriately delegate tasks to non-licensed staff following established standards of practice.
• You will maintain communication with Resource Nurses, Team Leaders, and Physicians.
• You will provide educational materials to patients and their families regarding care and treatments.
• You will assist in coordinating discharge plans with the care team.
• You will deliver competent care while ensuring a safe and comforting environment, leading to high patient satisfaction.

RequirementsExperience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an acute care environment.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas or a Compact Registered Nursing License. If you hold a Compact License, a Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required as per organizational policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per organizational policy.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our facility is a distinguished 72-bed institution recognized for its outstanding performance in cardiovascular care. We specialize in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases and offer a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs such as the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including advanced therapies like extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), we provide world-class treatment. Our facility features six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—along with three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, enabling us to effectively manage complex cardiovascular cases. We have a remarkable history as a 12-time recipient of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and have been recognized as Texas's top cardiac program for six consecutive years. Additionally, we host one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, underscoring our commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Nurses are vital to healthcare delivery and form its foundation. We are dedicated to providing nurses with the tools and resources necessary to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and support the future advancement of nursing."

If you value growth and continuous learning, we invite you to apply for our Registered Nurse CVICU position. Our team will review your application promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential—apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status is not tolerated.