Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit RN (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. 6NT is a 36 - private bed unit specializing in cardiac care for patients who have had open heart surgery. We see cardiovascularthoracic patients that are post-CABG, heart caths, valve replacements, thoracotomies, and many other cardiothoracic surgical procedures. We also see general medical-surgical patients that may have a primary cardiac diagnosis or history with comorbidities that may need telemetry monitoring, as well as those patients needing critical cardiac drips. On 6NT, we train our staff to detect medical issues before they become a problem, so they can respond to those emergent situations quickly and confidently. We have many opportunities for assessments, patientfamily teaching, IVs, wound care, lab value analysis and medication administration management. We encourage communication and collaboration in an environment that is engaging and rewarding for our health care professionals, as well the patients on our unit. _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 within 90 days of hiretransfer NIHSS within 90 days of hiretransfer _Work Type:_ Part 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.

Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi , Cardiovascular Thoracic Unit RN (Hiring Immediately), Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas