Registered Nurse - Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists

Registered Nurse – Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists Fast-paced, high-volume department is looking for top skilled RN Work location: 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists Department Highlights:

Be a part of a cardiology clinic that offers the opportunity to strengthen your skills by working with our Providers and team in a rewarding, educational environment.

If you thrive working in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic and can handle multiple projects simultaneously, this is the place for you!

Join our team members who have strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and support each other thru collaborative teamwork

We pride ourselves in being compassionate and empathic to our patients.

Here’s What You Need

Associate Degree Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (required)

RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (required)

Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Experience (strongly preferred)

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required) Or

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required)

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

1 year related Experience in a Clinic or Acute Hospital Nursing Setting (preferred)

1 year Experience in Specialty Area may be required (e.g., Oncology, Breast Surgeon RADOC, MEDOC)

Additional Specialty Certifications Upon Hire (may be required)

Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, functions and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.

Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.

Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

What You Will Do

Delivers care to patients utilizing the RN Process

Will perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.

Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.

Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.

Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.

Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights: Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org . #LI-CT1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.