What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic and Procedural RN, CV Surgery Practice position at Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons?
About Us Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS) is a leading physician group in Central Texas and has been a pioneer for over 60 years in diagnostic and surgical procedures of the heart, lungs, chest and major blood vessels.
Job Summary
The clinic and procedural RN under general direction, develops, implements, evaluates and manages the care and education of patients; supervises day-to-day activities of patient care in the outpatient clinic. Provides professional nursing services as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and/or coordinates the patient care activities of the clinic; maintains documentation in patient chart.
- The RN will provide patient care in compliance with CTVS policy and procedure handbook. Upholding standards of practice as a registered nurse as defined by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Verify that referral appointment is appropriate prior to scheduling new patient visits.
- Requests medical records from referring physician offices.
- Educates patients and responds and carries out orders made by physicians.
- Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures; attends and assists during procedures.
- Oversees Medical Assistants and other medical staff, providing health training and education specific to our practice.
- Work collaboratively with the Business Office to assure insurance authorization process followed.
- Responsible for assessment, pre procedure, intra procedure, and post procedure patient care, utilizing the nursing process to ensure safety and the highest level of attentiveness in the VIS setting.
- Responsible for monitoring post sheath removal which will require maintaining hemodynamic stability of patient.
- Ability to recognize and initiate need for proper intervention, updating MD on patient status and carrying out orders in a precise and timely manner, and documenting per CTVS’s P&P.
- Proficiency in IV skills and medication administration within his/her scope of practice.
- Assisting physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient assurance.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Nursing Program as defined by Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Current Texas Nursing License with no restrictions.
- Current BLS certification
- Extensive use of the telephone and computer for patient communication and scheduling.
- Thorough patient assessment skills, in person and by phone.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Ability to make procedural decision on sensitive, confidential issues
· Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive benefits
- Reimbursement for required licensure and certification expenses
- Uniform allowance
- Employee Appreciation events
- Free Parking at all locations, free covered parking at Austin location
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Out Patient Procedural: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Texas nursing license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78756: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person