Cardiac RN

At Texas Heart, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

About the role

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays. The Cardiac Registered Nurse – RN provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The registered nurse possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac nursing and demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications
• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac–vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack, and arrhythmia
• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes
• Uses analytical skills to review test results, draw conclusions, and advise on treatment plans
• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests
• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of a full range of cardiovascular conditions
• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs
• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record, including complete medical history on each patient on initial session and updates appropriately with each visit
• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure
• Performs medication reconciliation on each visit
• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including preventive measures
• Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events
• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs, EKGs
• Initiates Holter and Event monitors
• Interacts with patients as well as their families pre- and post-treatment
• Monitors patients and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings
• Assesses and interprets lab results
• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure
• Makes critical decisions concerning the initiation of emergency medical procedures as appropriate
• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients
• Greets patients and prepares them for physician’s examination
• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment
• Screens patients for appropriate information
• Instructs patients in the collection of samples and tests
• Arranges for patient testing and admissions
• Checks rooms daily for necessary supplies
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls
• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions
• Maintains and reviews patients’ records and other pertinent information
• Posts tests and examination results
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders
• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control
• Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids
• Projects a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supports effective team functioning

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required
• Minimum of three years of registered nurse cardiac-vascular experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required
• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) preferred
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred

Benefits

Texas Heart offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Schedule

Full time, Monday - Friday, day shift. No nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays.