Cardiology ICU - Registered Nurse Critical Care

Job Title & Specialty Area : Cardiology ICU

Department : Critical Care

Location : Dallas

Shift : Full Time Nights

Job Type : On-Site

Summary

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient / family needs.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.

Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.

Oversees care delivered by patient care team, coordinates plan of care.

Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.

Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes / encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.

Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient / family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.

Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.

Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.

Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)

Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.

Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence-based practice.

Continuously inquiries about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.

Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient / family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.

Work Experience

At least 2 years job related experience Preferred

EDUCATION

Four-year bachelor's degree - Required

All bedside nurses whose jobs include 50% or more direct patient care must have a minimum of a BSN by July 1, 2021. Effective 12 / 1 / 2019, new employees in this position must have a BSN at time of hire.

All registered nurses acquired via merger / acquisition must have BSN within 2 years from the effective date of transaction, except for RNs at Pediatric Heart Specialists of Houston, who must have BSN no later than 7 / 1 / 2022. Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Req

BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Req

PALS / NRP / ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Req

Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) Req

JOB PROFILE

Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical / applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field

Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

LICENSES And CERTIFICATIONS

Pediatric Adv Life Support

Registered Nurse

Ped Prev and Mgmnt Aggressive Behavior

Trauma Nursing Core Course

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement