Cardiac Intermediate Care RN - A6 Unit (Hiring Immediately)

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Description _Summary:_ The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department. A6 is a 27-bed fast paced unit. We provide care for cardiac patients who have undergone a cardiac intervention from the cath lab which includes stent placement, pacemaker placement, and diagnostic angiograms. We also care for the patients who have chosen to undergo Watchman and Mitraclip procedures. We manage patients with congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, STEMI, pre-CABG, and peripheral vascular occlusions. We do have patients with cardiac drips and also take medical-surgical overflow patients from the ER. We have a strong working relationship with our cardiologists and hospitalists. A6 has a dedicated team that is known for delivering exceptional high-quality patient care together with outstanding customer service. _Requirements:_ EducationSkills Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. Experience One-year experience in nursing preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current Texas State RN License CPR (American Heart Association) ACLS required within 6 months of hiretransfer date EKG required within 90 days of hiretransfer date _Work Type:_ Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information: We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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