Staff - Senior Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab Senior for a nursing job in Dallas,
Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your
abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas
of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland
works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of
individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining
Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's
served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to
work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team
where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.--PRIMARY
PURPOSE A Registered Nurse (RN) with --MINIMUM
SPECIFICATIONSEducation: - Graduate of a Registered Nursing
program, Bachelor's in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.Experience:-
Must have two years of nursing experience.- Prefer experience in an
acute care setting. --Equivalent Experience: -
None--Certification/Registration/Licensure:- Must have current,
valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of
Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.- Must have current
healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the
following: -American Heart Association -American Red Cross
-Military Training Network.- Must have ACLS/ALS course completion
within 90 days of hire or reclassification into the role.--Skills
or Special Abilities:- Provides care for assigned patient
population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse
Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of
care, and clinical area specific standards.- Must successful
complete Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) course within three
months of employment.- Must have basic EKG skills.- Provides
continuous assessment, consults with other team members as required
and provides nursing care which demonstrates patient
centered/patient valued care.- Exercises independent judgment in
providing nursing care.- Must be able to demonstrate effective
interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written
communication skills.- Must be able to communicate effectively with
patients, families, and hospital staff in accordance with
established policies and procedures.- May be required to
communicate effectively, via the overhead paging system.- Must be
able to demonstrate the ability to provide direction to non-nursing
staff, serve as a preceptor, and serve on rotation as a Relief
Charge Nurse.- Must be able to prepare and conduct in-service
educational programs.- Must be able to demonstrate patient
centered/patient valued behaviors.- Must demonstrate clinical
proficiency in cardiac care.- Must be able to function
independently as a circulating nurse or monitoring nurse during
cardiac catheterization, coronary stenting, diagnostic
electrophysiology, angioplasty, pacemaker/defibrillator
implantation.- Must demonstrate skill in the operation of the
following equipment: Hemochron, oximeter, hemodynamic monitoring,
intra-aortic balloon pump, power injector, Intravascular Ultrasound
(IVUS), and Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR).- As applicable, will be
required to demonstrate acceptable knowledge of nursing standards
of care for specialty care area.- Must be available to work on-call
rotation/schedule.--Responsibilities1. Serves as a patient
advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights,
confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Maintains
positive working relationships with all Parkland internal and
external customers, employees, etc. Serves as a resource for
patients and other healthcare team members. Serves as a resource
for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care
educational information and training to patient and family members.
May participate in community outreach activities (such as health
fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.2.
Maintains and implements knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern
nursing practice, and ensures the hospital and Parkland are in
compliance. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicable state/federal laws and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Maintains and updates knowledge of
sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment,
appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.3. Completes
appropriate documentation. Maintains accurate and timely entries
and notations in patient care records and hospital documents.
Ensures that all records and documents meet the standards, goals,
and objectives of the Cath Lab/Electrophysiology department and
Parkland.4. Works with other staff in providing direction to
non-nursing staff. Participates in information exchanges with
nursing and other Parkland staff that support the standards,
missions, goals and objectives of the department and Parkland.
Seeks and utilizes direction from more experience staff and team
members as needed. Serves as Charge Nurse on rotation as
necessary.5. Serves as a preceptor or trainer to newer nursing
staff members.6. Prepares and conducts an in-service educational
program for the Cath Lab/Electro-physiology department, at least
once per year.7. Identifies ways to improve work process and
improve patient and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to
supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in
support of the overall goals of the Cath Lab/Electrophysiology and
Parkland. May serve on various interdisciplinary committees as
assigned.8. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements
and trends in nursing practice by attending seminars/workshops,
reading professional journals and actively participating in
professional organizations. Maintains State of Texas Licensure as a
Registered Nurse, plus any additional required
licensures/certifications. Integrates knowledge gained into current
work practices.----Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits
discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, genetic information, disability, national
origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran
status.Parkland Health and Hospital Systems Job ID #906957-en_US.
Posted job title: Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty - Cardiac Cath
Lab/EAbout Parkland Health and Hospital SystemMissionWe will
advance wellness, relieve suffering, develop and educate.
VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public
health system.
Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are
reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I
CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy,
authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I
will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I
will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our
community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others
responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will
welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse
experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and
humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and
colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and
voice.
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