Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, you'll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care-so you can focus on what you do best.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The RN safely performs all nursing care functions required for patients having diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in the Cardiovascular Labs. Such care includes patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, administration of medications, starting and maintaining I.V.'s, providing for physician assistance by acting as scrub nurse during procedures, act as circulator nurse during procedures, administration of pharmacologic agents involved with conscious sedation, and monitoring patients receiving conscious sedation.
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Patient Assessment and Documentation of Patient Status Throughout Procedures: Oversees assessment and recording of patient status upon arrival to suite and throughout procedures.
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Documentation: Ensures all appropriate documentation (pre, during, and post procedure) is complete.
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Independently performs monitor, scrub, and circulator roles.
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Identifies supplies needed for specific procedures
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Understands and practices sterile technique
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Enters procedure and supply charges correctly
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Orients new employees
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Participates in departmental performance improvement activities
What qualifications you will need:
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Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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(RN) Registered Nurse
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Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
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2+ years experience working with cardiac patients (i.e. Telemetry area, C.C.U.), and/or in a critical care setting (Emergency Department, Surgical/Medical Intensive Care
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Previous experience in a Cath Lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures is preferred
Benefits
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-northwest) is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU , pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women's services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Noninvasive Cardiology opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
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