Registered Nurse; nonAcute - Cardiology

Position: Registered Nurse (nonAcute) - Cardiology
JOB SUMMARY

* Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

Patients in the program have specific cardiology diagnoses but due to the broad range of co morbidities the nurse will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Cardiac Rehab and Heart Failure Registered Nurses provide care for primarily adult patients with a Cardiac diagnosis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum Education

* Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN)

* Minimum Work Experience

* No previous experience

* Required Licenses/Certifications

* Registered Nurse

* BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.

* ACLS should be completed within 90 days of hire.

* Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Input data into computers

* Familiar with therapeutic equipment

* Designated Driver

* No

* OSHA Category

* 3 - Low Risk