Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse

Evaluation and Preparation

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification

Surgical Site Verification

• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy

Emergency Response

• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies

Care Delivery

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Adequately assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Effectively educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of Texas or a compact
• Associate Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred
• 1 year of experience working in the CVOR required