Senior Registered Nurse - Cath​/Electrophysiology Lab - PRN

Location:

Main Hospital Bldg - 2nd Floor


** DAY SHIFT**

Work Hours: 10hr shifts with rotating after hour on call

Employment Type: PRN


* Prefer candidates with Cath Lab or EP experience*

Primary Purpose The RN is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, that focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health conditions, by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.

The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee.

Education

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• Prefer Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• Must have two years of nursing experience.

• Prefer experience in a critical care setting (ICU, ED, etc) or previous Cath/EP Lab setting.

Equivalent

Education and/or 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 BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role. Certification must be from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

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.

• 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 available to work on-call rotation/schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a patient advocate, by focusing on patient needs, patient rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences. Serves as a resource for patients and other healthcare team members for specific clinical patient care issues. Provides patient care educational information and training to patient and family members for those requiring care in Cath/EP Lab. May participate in community outreach activities (such as health fairs, community collaborations or outreach clinics) as assigned.
• 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 and appropriate utilization of sanitation, infection control, safety, supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Performs appropriate patient assessments including…