Cath Lab/IR RN-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY FT Day

Cath Lab/IR

RN-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY FT

Day Carrollton Regional Medical Center - 3.5 Carrollton, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago

Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Respirator Full Job Description Job Title :

Cath Lab/IR

RN-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY FT

Day Job Location :

CARROLLTON

Employee Type :

FT Shift :

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BSN Experience :

N/A Job Description Job Description:

Job Summary The registered nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who facilitates and coordinates patient care delivery of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with physician orders. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnosis based on patient condition, develops/implements a focused plan of care, and evaluates the patient response. The RN communicates patient data to the health care team, makes recommendations for patient interventions, delegates nursing care to others as appropriate, collaborates with other health care providers to deliver exceptional patient care, and documents outcomes in the patient's medical record. Responsible for creating a plan of care that is sensitive to diversity, age appropriate, and individualized to the patient's needs to facilitate wellness and healing. Delegates interventions to health care personnel guided by the Texas Nursing Practice Act and regulatory requirements, considering each patient's condition and the competencies of the employee to minimize patient risk while maximizing safety. Utilizes clinical judgment, clinical inquiry, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, and system thinking in the delivery of nursing care. Educates patients, families, staff, and the community as a cornerstone of professional practice. Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Directs and coordinates nursing care, establishes priorities and delegates nursing activities according to patient needs and staff's capabilities and qualifications. Clearly communicates in a timely manner data obtained during nursing assessments, reports and interdisciplinary rounds and serves as an advocate for patients and families when communicating with other health team members. Assists team members in providing care to patients or administering direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are required. Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates unique differences of patient/family into an individualized plan of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values. Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. Assesses patient and family level of understanding to provide effective communication Minimum Qualifications 1. Active license to practice nursing in Texas 2. Minimum/no experience required 3. Basis Life Support (BLS) 4.

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Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions Physical Requirements:

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs.).

Examples:

Nurses, LVNs, and physical therapists.

Environment:

Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.

Examples:

patient cares providers and laboratory technicians

Respiratory Category:

Job tasks potentially include frequent or routine exposure to aerosolized particulate matter or infectious respiratory droplet nuclei and required fit testing and the use of respiratory protection is a condition of employment." Hazard 1, 2, or 3: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials