ID: Shift: 10 HR Days 07:00-17:00 Description: Job Specific Notes: RN Cath Lab BHVHCath Lab Opportunities Our Cath Lab is a fast-paced environment that includes high acuity?patients. Are you looking to increase your knowledge base? Our Cath Lab leadership team fosters an environment that supports?learning, mentoring, and building every team member.? Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Patient Population:?Adult Cardiology, Electrophysiology and Vascular patients.Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Acute Care RN (Cardiac ICU). Preferred additional experience working in Cath and/or EP lab Patient Ratios: Cath/RP team comprised of RN s and Rad Techs working in 3-4 person teams to manage procedural patient care, collaborating with the proceduralist and anesthesia providers. Number of Beds: 5 total invasive cardiology labs, including 2 electrophysiology labs. Department Specifics:?The BHVH Cath/EP Lab, working in conjunction with Baylor All Saints, is the only hospital in Tarrant count providing a full spectrum of Cardiology services, including LVAD, ECMO, E-CPR, TAVR, MitraClip and advanced heart failure programs. Over 1800 invasive cardiology procedures per year and over 800 electrophysiology and cardiac implantations per year. We cross-train staff members to be proficient in multiple roles in the Cath/EP Lab. Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital (BHVH) is a nationally recognized destination hospital for heart and vascular care in North Texas as well as much of the surrounding region.? BHVH was founded in 2002 and was the first North Texas hospital dedicated solely to the care and treatment of heart and vascular disease.? The number of lifesaving and life-changing procedures offered has continued to increase since that time. ?Stretching over three counties, the hospital provides care to over 40,000 heart and vascular patients per year .? Among the many awards and recognitions, Newsweek has ranked BHVH, together with Baylor University Medical Center, as one of the top 50 hospitals for heart care, and we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellent care across multiple service lines.? With a strong focus on patient safety, BHVH has received its fourth consecutive Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades and has earned an A grade for Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group for 7 consecutive years and in 2021 won the Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience from Press Ganey Associates, Inc. in HCAHPS for reaching the 95th percentile nationally.? Why Baylor Scott & White Health At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the?state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a?quality?health plan and an?award-winning?research institute, you ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you ll be joining a team that s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.? As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals. Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes. Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates. Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level). A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes. Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development. A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health. BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1QUALIFICATIONS- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification- MAJOR - Nursing- EXPERIENCE 2 Years with full time CVICU/ ICU experience or previous Cath Lab RN experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Registered Nurse (RN) ACLS (ACLS): Must have both Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. Description for Job have basic knowledge of the job of a Cath lab nurse as in preparing patients for catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations.Must assist physician in the catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations processes.Must keep patient calm and relaxed during procedure where they re required to be awake.As a senior Cath lab nurse, must administer appropriate medicine when needed.Must be able perform proper after procedure care.Must check vital signs of the patient with proper care.Provide education about medications and care to the patients and families before the discharge. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
