RN, Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care A6
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides
professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of
patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists
physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse
(RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans
wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN)
observes and maintains records on patient care, condition,
reaction, and progress. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as
primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the
planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse
(RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and
procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and
direction to all support staff within department. A6 is a 27-bed
Acute Cardiac Progressive Care Unit with quick patient turnover. We
provide care for cardiac patients who have undergone a cardiac
intervention from the cath lab which includes stent placement,
pacemaker placement, and diagnostic angiograms. We also care for
the patients who have chosen to undergo Watchman and Mitraclip
procedures. We manage the patients with congestive heart failure,
NSTEMI, STEMI, pre CABG, and peripheral vascular occlusions. We do
have patients with Cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem,
Dobutamine, Dobutrex, Primacore, and also take overflow patients
from the ER with a Med Surg status. Our ratios consist of 1:3-1:5
based on acuity of the patient. We have a strong working
relationship with our cardiologists and hospitalists. A6 has a
dedicated team that is known for delivering exceptional high
quality patient care together with outstanding customer service.
Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. One-year
experience in nursing preferred. Current Texas State RN License CPR
(American Heart Association) ACLS required within 6 months of
hire/transfer date EKG required within 90 days of hire/transfer
date Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi , RN, Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care A6, Healthcare , Corpus Christi, Texas
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