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

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

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: evenings
• Employment Type: Permanent 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 . Posted job title: Sr Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty - Cardiac Cath Lab/E About Parkland Health and Hospital System MissionWe 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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