Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

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Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Heart Hospital of Austin!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a PCU Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.* Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan by the patient's response to treatment.* Evaluate plan regularly for effectiveness.* Communicates appropriately and clearly to Resource Nurse, Team Leader, and Physician.* Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on protocol.* Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.* Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.* Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.* Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.* Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Experience* 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)* Able to recognize cardiac rhythms - preferred
Education* Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred
License and Certifications* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire* Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - required within 90 days of hire
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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