RN, Registered Nurse - 6N Cardiovascular - PRN

CHRISTUS Health
Odem, TX, USA
Full-time

Description

Summary :

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments.

The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs.

The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care.

The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department.

6NT is a 36 - private bed unit specializing in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. We see cardiovascular / thoracic patients that are post-CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and many other cardiothoracic surgical procedures.

We also see general medical-surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac diagnosis or history with comorbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients needing critical cardiac drips.

On 6NT, we train our staff to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently.

We have many opportunities for assessments, patient / family teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value analysis and medication administration / management.

We encourage communication and collaboration in an environment that is engaging and rewarding for our health care professionals, as well the patients on our unit.

Requirements : Education / Skills

Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care

Experience

One-year experience in nursing preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current Texas State RN License
  • CPR (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire / transfer date
  • EKG within 90 days of hire / transfer
  • NIHSS within 90 days of hire / transfer

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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