Registered Nurse​/CCCU

Registered Nurse/CCCU Days

Position:
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Care Critical Unit (CCCU) Days at Surgery Partners, Inc, located at Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital.

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is a physician-owned hospital dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical services. We offer a 24‑hour emergency department, multiple operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, and an acute care network that includes 58 acute care beds and 16 cardiac critical care rooms.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, and 401(k) benefits
• Individually tailored 6‑12 week orientation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Career ladder for RNs, LVNs, & CSTs
• Consumer discounts through Perks
• Family atmosphere
• Opportunity for multi‑unit training
• Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system
• Shift options for 7am‑7pm and 7pm‑7am in CCCU & AC

Full time days, 7am ‑ 7pm.

• Flexible scheduling
• No mandatory overtime
• Career ladder

• Assess the physical, biophysical, and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
• Gather pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
• Establish a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short‑ and long‑term goals for patients.
• Prepare a plan for discharge and follow‑up appropriate to patient and family needs.
• Participate with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plans.
• Implement interventions appropriate to age‑specific needs of patients.
• Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care units.
• Provide patient and family education for patients and their caregivers.
• Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
• Perform basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as required by the nursing unit.
• Communicate with members of the health care team and other parties in the delivery of care.
• Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
• Operate specialized equipment included in the acute care equipment checklist.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
• Manage the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
• May participate on department and hospital committees and provide in‑service training to hospital staff.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Utilize special knowledge of age‑specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
• Actively participate on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
• Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood‑borne pathogens.
• Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director.

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• 2‑5 years’ experience in cardiac care setting and prior supervisory experience required.
• BSN preferred.