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Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

Registered Nurse - EKG - Days

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont, Texas, us, 77726

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Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is looking to add top talent to our team.

Competitive Benefits

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and More

Bonus Potential

Summary / Objective The Cardiovascular Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care of patients having invasive or non-invasive special procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab, covering the immediate pre-procedure period, during the procedure, and immediately following the procedure.

Essential Job Duties

Utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care by performing comprehensive nursing assessments, making diagnoses, developing a plan of care, implementing care, and evaluating responses.

Facilitates departmental operations through completion of all patient logs, charge requisitions, and other paperwork; organizes activities during the immediate pre-procedure period to ensure assessments are completed and documented fully; maintains required documentation in accordance with standards.

Assumes responsibility for the efficient management of patient in the immediate post procedure period.

Assists physicians in the administration of Cardiac Cath Lab examinations within scope of practice of the RN.

Communicates information appropriately with Medical Staff and other members of the health care team to promote continuity of care and attainment of patient expected outcomes.

Ensures implementation of operational standards which promote the maintenance of patient rights including informed consent, clarification of patient expectations, explanation of treatment processes, maintenance of confidentiality and privacy, and handling of patient complaints; participates in a rotational call system as needed to provide continuous availability of patient services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

2-4 years of related experience

Required Licences / Certifications

Current RN license in the state of Texas

BLS certification

ACLS certification

EKG certification

Competency for moderate sedation

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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