RN - Cath Lab

Description: Must have basic knowledge of the job of a Cath lab nurse as in preparing patients for catheterization angioplasty and pacemaker implantations.
Must assist physician in the catheterization angioplasty and pacemaker implantations processes.
Must keep patient calm and relaxed during procedure where theyre required to be awake.
As a senior Cath lab nurse must administer appropriate medicine when needed.
Must be able perform proper after procedure care.
Must check vital signs of the patient with proper care.
Provide education about medications and care to the patients and families before the discharge.

Job Type: Permanent
Profession/ Speciality: RN/ Cath Lab
Client: confidential
Location: Fort Worth Texas
Shift: 10 HR Days
Shifts Per Week: 4

Additional Details RN Cath Lab

Join Client as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better!

Cath Lab Opportunities

Our Cath Lab is a fastpaced environment that includes high acuity patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base Our Cath Lab leadership team fosters an environment that supports learning mentoring and building every team member.

Cath Lab

Shift/Schedule: FT/Days 10hr shifts

Call: 810 weeknights in 68wks and 1 weekend in 67wks

Candidate Requirements: Must have 2yr recent full time Cardiovascular ICU/CVICU RN experience. Cath and/or EP Lab RN experience is a plus.

Patient Population: Adult Cardiology Electrophysiology and Vascular patients.

Patient Ratios: Cath/RP team comprised of RNs and Rad Techs working in 34 person teams to manage procedural patient care collaborating with the proceduralist and anesthesia providers.

Number of Beds: 5 total invasive cardiology labs including 2 electrophysiology labs.

Department Specifics: The BHVH Cath/EP Lab working in conjunction with Client All Saints is the only hospital in Tarrant count providing a full spectrum of Cardiology services including LVAD ECMO ECPR TAVR MitraClip and advanced heart failure programs. Over 1800 invasive cardiology procedures per year and over 800 electrophysiology and cardiac implantations per year. We crosstrain staff members to be proficient in multiple roles in the Cath/EP Lab.



Client is a nationally recognized destination hospital for heart and vascular care in North Texas as well as much of the surrounding region. BHVH was founded in 2002 and was the first North Texas hospital dedicated solely to the care and treatment of heart and vascular disease. The number of lifesaving and lifechanging procedures offered has continued to increase since that time.

Stretching over three counties the hospital provides care to over 40000 heart and vascular patients per year*. Among the many awards and recognitions Newsweek has ranked BHVH together with Client University Medical Center as one of the top 50 hospitals for heart care and we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellent care across multiple service lines. With a strong focus on patient safety BHVH has received its fourth consecutive Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades and has earned an A grade for Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group for 7 consecutive years and in 2021 won the Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience from Press Ganey Associates Inc. in HCAHPS for reaching the 95th percentile nationally.

BHVH also achieved its fourth consecutive accreditation in the Magnet recognition program by the American Nurse credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organizations patient outcomes. The Magnet Recognition Program provides a roadmap to nursing excellence which benefits the whole of an organization. To nurses Magnet Recognition means education and development through every career stage which leads to greater autonomy at the bedside. To patients it means the very best care delivered by nurses who are supported to be the very best that they can be.

We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully act honestly never settle and recognize that we are in it together to deliver worldclass heart and vascular care. For more information about Client visit BSWHealth.com/HeartDFW.

*fiscal year 2021 data



Why Client

At Client we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and highquality care across the state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals 800 access points a quality health plan and an awardwinning research institute youll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Client Scott and White Health youll be joining a team thats committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.

As the largest notforprofit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States Client has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.

The Client nursing team challenges each other to innovate to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day our diverse group of team members bring unique talents a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.



Client Registered Nurses Enjoy

Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Attractive Relocation Assistance for fulltime candidates.

Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match vacation and paid time off (PTO) tuition assistance immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy.

A strong shared governance model featuring unitbased councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.

Access to more than 4000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.

A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Client .

A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidencebased practice research and innovations in nursing practice.

A healthy work environment and culture of safety using interprofessional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.



Client is the most awarded system in Texas and a Certified Great Place to Work! Consider a career move to Client University Medical Center and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.



QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

MAJOR Nursing

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EXPERIENCE 2 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse (RN)

ACLS (ACLS): Must have both Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.