Nurse Clinician III (RN): Cardiac Cath Recovery [DAYS]
This is a dedicated holding area. In this role, you will will take care of pre and post cath and ep patients. Responsible for prepping patients, discharge, and caring for patients while waiting to be admitted.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice, and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.
Our ideal candidate will have current work experience in ICU strongly preferred; will consider Med/Surg, Telemetry or some type of procedural area as well. ACLS a plus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: RN with two years of clinical RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience.
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