Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital Dallas

Position:Invasive Cardiology RN Cath Lab

Patient Population:Adult Cardiology, Electrophysiology and Vascular patients

Status:Full Time DaysShift:4/10 Hour Days

Call Requirements: One day a week and one weekend every six weeks. Must be within 30min call radius.

Experience Required:Minimum 2 years of high-level Cardiovascular ICU/CVICU and/or Cath Lab RN experience. Will consider ER candidates with minimum 2 years of level I Trauma experience.

Patient Ratios:Cath/RP teamcomprisedof RN's and Rad Techs working in 3-4 person teams to manage procedural patient care, collaborating with the proceduralist and anesthesia providers.

Number of Beds:5 total invasive cardiology labs, including 2 electrophysiology labs.

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote well-being for everyone. It's the largest healthcare system in Texas that encourages healthy living.

Our Core Values are:

• We Serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
  to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. VisitBSWHealth.com/Benefitsto learn about all of our programs that supports mind, body and spirit.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses. As a nurse, secure patient travel. Know about patient needs in healthcare. Help patients, prevent issues. Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act, delegate tasks based on condition and team competencies.

What You'll Do

• You, as an RN, will conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.

• Building relationships, managing discomfort and staying professional are vital in therapeutic connections with patients and families.

• Creating care plans reflecting values aids in resolving issues.

• You will help educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Assess and document learning needs regularly.

• Work with colleagues and community to create a care plan. Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.

• You'll use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.

• Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth. Contribute to peers' development, show community service commitment.

What Will Make You Successful in The Role

• A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.

• Know nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.

• Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common meds, and their side effects.

• Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.

• Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.

• Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.

• Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should mirror the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program

• Specialized field of study should be nursing.

• A current and valid nursing license.

• Must have BLS/ACLS certification or obtain within 30 days of starting in this role.

• Minimum 2 years of high-level Cardiovascular ICU/CVICU or Cath Lab experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• MAJOR - Nursing
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• ACLS (ACLS): Must have both Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.