What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Progressive Care RN III position at St Joseph Health?
Overview
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
We are honored to serve the Brazos Valley and surrounding counties in delivering state-of-the-art cardiac care as an award winning Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center! St. Joseph’s Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate level of care between general hospital floors and an intensive care unit (ICU), providing a step-down unit for patients transitioning from critical care.
PCU patient’s conditions require more frequent monitoring than general units but aren't unstable enough for ICU care.
Responsibilities
As a specialized healthcare professional, you will play a crucial role in providing evidence-based, high quality cardiac care, improving patient outcomes. Our highly trained cardiac nurses care for a wide variety of cardiac conditions including heart attacks, heart failure, cardiac procedures and heart arrhythmias.
We are offering a $20,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance for this position.
Qualifications
Pay Range
$28.50 - $43.46 /hour
St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.
We are honored to serve the Brazos Valley and surrounding counties in delivering state-of-the-art cardiac care as an award winning Joint Commission Primary Heart Attack Center! St. Joseph’s Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate level of care between general hospital floors and an intensive care unit (ICU), providing a step-down unit for patients transitioning from critical care.
PCU patient’s conditions require more frequent monitoring than general units but aren't unstable enough for ICU care.
Responsibilities
As a specialized healthcare professional, you will play a crucial role in providing evidence-based, high quality cardiac care, improving patient outcomes. Our highly trained cardiac nurses care for a wide variety of cardiac conditions including heart attacks, heart failure, cardiac procedures and heart arrhythmias.
Come join our amazing team of cardiac nurses in our award winning cardiac center! You will thrive in a team environment that is patient and family focused!
- Caring for patients admitted to our heart and vascular unit
- Collaborating with cardiologists, EKG techs, echo techs, and others
- Monitoring and interpretation of patient vital signs and cardiac rhythms and communicate any changes indicating a more serious condition
- You’ll be a trusted educator and resource for your patients’ recovery and prevention of reoccurring issues thanks to the care plans you develop and implement
We are offering a $20,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance for this position.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Associates Degree in Nursing plus five (5) years of RN experience OR Bachelors in Nursing plus three (3) years of RN experience
- Demonstrated competence in Registered Nurse II performance expectations or meets experience requirements upon hire
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Current, approved national certification: https://www.nursingworld.org/organizationalprograms/magnet/accepted‐certifications
- American Heart Association BLS-CPR
- ACLS within 6 months
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Effective Communication
- Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment.
- Critical thinking skills
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Basic Computer skills – familiarity with Windows based software programs.
Pay Range
$28.50 - $43.46 /hour
Salary : $29 - $43
