What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Cath Lab Specialist position at Texas Health Mansfield?
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining Texas Health Hospital Mansfield - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Hospital Mansfield - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield- operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.
Schedule: Full Time – 4 10 Hour Shifts
Shift : Day Shift
Location: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
- Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
- Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on our journey to Magnet status and Pathways designated.
- Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department
- Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Cardiac Catheterization nurse will provide quality nursing care by assessing patient status during Cardiology Related procedures. Demonstrates educational and managerial skills in dealing with other department personnel and quality assurance programs. Is responsible for nursing care for those patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
This role will include providing pre/post procedure prep/recovery for cath lab patients. Additionally, these responsibilities will include TEE/cardioversion, administering moderate sedation, pulling sheaths, managing sheath insertion sites (radial/brachial/groin), patient education, and discharging patients when appropriate.
The nurse will assist in obtaining bed assignments by coordinating with nurse supervision, provide patient transport, maintaining BLS/ACLS certifications, order supplies, and monitoring inventory.
The nurse will be the Cardiac Cath Lab’s primary scheduler. Responsibility includes speaking with physician office staff to ensure correct procedure scheduled and H&P available. Requires coordination with multiple departments to ensure anesthesia, echo technician, cardiopulmonary RN, and/or device rep/clinical rep will be available at scheduled time for procedures.
Applicants should reside or plan to reside within 30 minutes of the facility .
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene according to accepted standards of care. Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations.
- Annually meets all required department specific competencies.
- Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.
- Produces and accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based upon the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents.
- May perform waived and/or non-waived Point of Care Testing.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement activities with the goal to improve patient outcomes. Accurately documents and monitors activities as needed. Participates in unit/service line budgeting processes to ensure a cost-effective, quality-focused environment. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :
Minimum qualifications :
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
- Current licensure in the state of Texas or in a qualifying compact State.
- BLS and ACLS required.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
Category: Cath Lab/Special Procedures
Organization: Texas Health Mansfield
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1 - Day
Req ID: 25004655
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
