RN - Cath Lab

Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation physical examination laboratory/test results and patient response to procedural intervention. Reviews and revises plan of care according to change in patient s status. Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes. Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
RN Invasive Cardiology Baylor Scott & White Health/Texas Heart Hospital Waxahachie Location: Waxahachie TX Department: Cath Lab/EP lab Hours: Fulltime Days (4) 10hour shifts 7:00 AM5:30 PM Call will be required Department Specifics: This position will be majority Cath lab with some EP lab as well Preferred Skills: ICU Cath lab EP lab CVICU critical care/ED About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the wellbeing of all individuals families and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest notforprofit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing whats right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings which may include: Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits Dollarfordollar 401(k) match up to 5% Debtfree tuition assistance offering access to many nocost and lowcost degrees certificates and more Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health your wellbeing is our top priority. Job Summary The Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional. The RN uses the BSWH nursing model to coordinate patient care. Using the nursing process the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses. The RN develops and implements an individualized care plan and evaluates the patients response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs. The RN helps patients transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Delegation also considers each patients condition and the employees competencies. Essential Functions of the Role Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning conducts accurate assessments according to standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops implements and evaluates the nursing care plan. Modifies the plan to meet outcomes. Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates nursing practice quality and effectiveness including nursing indicators. Supports evidencebased practice changes through research and learning. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Caring Practices: Creates an attentive helpful safe and therapeutic environment for patients families and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintains appropriate boundaries. Manages emotional and physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering. Recognizes and appreciates a patients and familys unique differences. Incorporates culture beliefs gender race ethnicity lifestyle status age and values into a care plan. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the confidentiality autonomy dignity and rights of patients and families. Represents their concerns. Creates an individualized plan that reflects patient and family values and goals. Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients families nursing staff health care team and community. Integrates education throughout care to help them make informed health care recommendations. Includes health promotion and disease prevention. Assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes. Partnership: Works collaboratively with colleagues and community to create and implement a care plan. Open to all team members unique contributions. Delegates tasks to appropriate staff and ensures timely followup. Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problemsolving for patients family and staff. Recognizes limited resources and considers safety effectiveness and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care. Professionalism improves nursing practice and the work environment. It involves participating in mutual governance and decisionmaking processes. It also includes recognizing the contributions of others. Participates in the staffing process from education and planning to evaluation. Identifies personal goals and pursues ongoing professional growth through continuing education. Engages in networking with professional colleagues and involvement in nursing organizations. Involves selfstudy professional reading certification and seeking advanced degrees. Contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Demonstrates commitment to community service. Key Success Factors Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Know laws rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying bodies; hospital and department standards protocols policies and procedures for nursing care in the assigned area. Knowledge of medical terminology health promotion risk reduction and disease prevention and management. Understanding of medications common dosages effects and possible adverse reactions. Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights. Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly both verbally and in writing. Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Must have critical thinking and problemsolving skills. Observe changes in patients medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians. Provide agespecific quality patientcentered care through the nursing process. Respect the diversity of human experience. Develop evaluate implement and modify patient care plans as needed. General computer skills include Microsoft Office information security scheduling and payroll systems electronic medical documentation and email. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed valued and supported and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. The Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional. The RN uses the BSWH nursing model to coordinate patient care. Using the nursing process the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses. The RN develops and implements an individualized care plan and evaluates the patients response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs. The RN assists patients to transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act. Delegation also considers each patients condition and the employees competencies. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Grad of an Accredited Program or (2) two years of work experience above the minimum qualification MAJOR Nursing EXPERIENCE (2) Two 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) thirty days of hire.