Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Company: Del Sol Medical Center
Location: El Paso
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionIntroduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cardiovascular Registered Nurse you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsWe are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Del Sol Medical Center, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!Learn more about Employee BenefitsDo 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 Del Sol Medical Center!Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY:The Cardiovascular Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas/Del Sol Medical Center and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. The Cardiovascular Nurse will supervise and provide feedback to the Director regarding patient care and is a clinical role model. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and coordinates treatment plans. The Cardiovascular Nurse will be cross-trained to assist in the Hybrid OR, EP Lab, Heart Recovery, Non-invasive procedures to include EKG and stress testing. On-Call is required. Core Competencies will be assessed in accordance to the units' specific patient population served.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Demonstrates advanced level of clinical skills and the ability to mentor others to improve the delivery of quality care.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process.
  • Monitors and recognizes changes in the patient's behavioral and physiological status; takes appropriate action based on assessment.
  • Utilizes professional skills and judgment in delivering and/or delegating care for a group of patients.
  • Participates and cooperates in the departmental based Quality Improvement processes.
  • Supports, maintains and provides an environment, which is supportive of quality patient care through effective use of personnel and resources.
  • Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient. Ensures that consents, orders and documentation are present for procedures.
  • Serves as a patient and family advocate with respect to the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information and by informing the physicians of patient requests.
  • Ensures sterile techniques and patient safety are maintained.
  • Maintains department equipment, orders inventory for the Hybrid OR, Cath Lab, Heart recovery Unit, and non-invasive areas.
  • Assures case charges are completed each day and ensures daily departmental pharmaceutical needs are met.
  • Participates in Standby and On Call. Provides coverage for care of patients in the CVS departments on needed basis.
  • Plans and implements department in-service program.
  • Assists Director with PI data collection and report generation.REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONSBasic Cardiac Life Support
    • Advance Cardiac Life support within 6 months of hire
    • RN licensure in State of Texas or Compact State
    • REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
    • Minimum of Diploma in Nursing required.
    • Minimum of 2 years experience as a registered nursePREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
      • Reads and writes basic English with the skills necessary to understand and transfer physician's orders and document in medical record.
      • Ability to move in excess of 100 pounds, with assistance from other personnel and/or equipment.
      • Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family and external partners needs.
      • Knowledgeable of age appropriate medication dosages and medications commonly used in critical care.
      • Knowledgeable of hemodynamic monitoring and intra-aortic balloon pumping.
      • Ability to manage a team and work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
      • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
      • CCRN or Cardiac Specialty Nursing Certification.Del Sol Medical Centeris a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have a Level II trauma designation. This facility has 300+ patient beds. Our range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women's services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic, and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center. Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
        HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular 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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