Methodist Healthcare System
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
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Methodist Healthcare System
Description Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary And Qualifications The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the requirements of the department and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
About the Unit
In this combined two units of 57 beds, you will take care of patients with critical heart conditions. You will monitor patients who have recently had a cardiac emergency or undergone heart surgery, such as a transplant or bypass.
You will do everything from a STEMI to heart, kidney, & lung transplants.
We offer a comprehensive orientation process, with highly supportive and experienced staff that provide education within the specialty.
Our units are state‑of‑the‑art equipped with the latest technologies in patient care.
Our team conducts multidisciplinary rounds with the interdisciplinary team in identifying safe and efficient critical management high acuity acute care.
What you will do in this role
Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
Assessment: Conduct comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho‑social and pain assessments; include assessment of patient education needs.
Planning: Utilize the assessment, identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identify individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporate family into the plan of care.
Implementation: Prioritize and implement a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conduct timely evaluation, anticipate and recognize changes in patient conditions, determine when reassessments are needed and adjust the plan of care as necessary. Compare expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporate consistent use of hand‑off communication and SBAR communication methods.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritize tasks and adjust priorities when necessary. Maintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiate corrective action when appropriate.
Make accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicate with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
Maintain current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrate practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
What qualifications you will need
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program required.
Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required.
One (1) year of ICU/acute critical care experience or two to three (2‑3) years in any acute specialty as a licensed Registered Nurse highly preferred.
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi‑State Compact License required (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019‑20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Methodist Healthcare System
Description Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary And Qualifications The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the requirements of the department and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.
About the Unit
In this combined two units of 57 beds, you will take care of patients with critical heart conditions. You will monitor patients who have recently had a cardiac emergency or undergone heart surgery, such as a transplant or bypass.
You will do everything from a STEMI to heart, kidney, & lung transplants.
We offer a comprehensive orientation process, with highly supportive and experienced staff that provide education within the specialty.
Our units are state‑of‑the‑art equipped with the latest technologies in patient care.
Our team conducts multidisciplinary rounds with the interdisciplinary team in identifying safe and efficient critical management high acuity acute care.
What you will do in this role
Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
Assessment: Conduct comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho‑social and pain assessments; include assessment of patient education needs.
Planning: Utilize the assessment, identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identify individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporate family into the plan of care.
Implementation: Prioritize and implement a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conduct timely evaluation, anticipate and recognize changes in patient conditions, determine when reassessments are needed and adjust the plan of care as necessary. Compare expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporate consistent use of hand‑off communication and SBAR communication methods.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritize tasks and adjust priorities when necessary. Maintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiate corrective action when appropriate.
Make accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicate with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
Maintain current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrate practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.
What qualifications you will need
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program required.
Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required.
One (1) year of ICU/acute critical care experience or two to three (2‑3) years in any acute specialty as a licensed Registered Nurse highly preferred.
Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi‑State Compact License required (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date).
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019‑20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Methodist Healthcare System by 2x.
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