Cardiac Care Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit (Hiring Immediately)

Christus Health
Corpus Christi, Texas, US
Full-time
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Description

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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 cardiovascularthoracic 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, patientfamily 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 : A. EducationSkills

A. EducationSkills

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

B. Experience

One-year experience in nursing preferred.

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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