Cardiac RN

Cardiac RN Opportunity

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Cardiac RN? At Texas Heart, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays

The Cardiac Registered Nurse – RN provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The registered nurse cardiac
-vascular possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac nursing. The registered cardiac
-vascular nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.

What you will do in this role:

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications
• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac – vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia
• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.
• Uses analytical skills to review test results, draw conclusions, and advise on treatment plans.
• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests
• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of full range of cardiovascular conditions
• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs
• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record.
• Documents complete medical history on each patient on initial session and updated medical record appropriately with each visit.
• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure.
• Performs medication reconciliation on each visit.
• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures
• Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events
• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG's, EKG's
• Initiatives Holter and Event monitors
• Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment
• Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings
• Assesses and interprets lab results
• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure
• Makes critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures as appropriate
• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients.
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician's examination.
• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.
• Screens patients for appropriate information.
• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
• Arranges for patient testing and admissions.
• Checks rooms daily for necessary supplies.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains and reviews patients' records and other pertinent information.
• Posts tests and examination results.
• Maintains patient confidentially.
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders.
• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.
• Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids.
• Projects a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years registered nurse cardiac
  -vascular experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required . Experience to include

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered…