Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Electrophysiology Lab for a nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Electrophysiology Lab
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Location:
Medical Center - Fort Worth
Department:
Cln-Cardiology-Cath Lab
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
The Cardiac/EP Cath Lab Nurse Coordinators primary duty is to manage the care and treatment of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization diagnostic, interventional, and cardiac arrhythmias in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. The nursing care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment. The nurse acts as a liaison between the patient, family, physicians, catheterization staff, and Heart Center program. The nurse is responsible for identification of cardiac dysrhythmias, assisting with the management and treatment of patients with cardiac arrhythmias, pacemakers, and/or defibrillators, schedules procedures, provides admission and discharge instructions, and counsels patients and families throughout the process.
Education:
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas.
- Bachelors Degree preferred. If applicant has an ADN must be enrolled in BSN program within one year of accepting position and must complete BSN within 3 years.
- 2 Years relevant specialty experience required (knowledge of congenital heart disease and Cardiac Electrophysiology)
- Demonstrated skill in patient care, communication, and interpersonal relationships.
- Skilled in patient education.
Certification/Licensure:
- Current State License RN
- BLS Certified
- PALS certified (if not current, must obtain within one year of employment)
About Us:
Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID . Posted job title: Rn, Cardiac/Ep Cath Nurse Coordinator
About Cook Children's Health Care System
About Cook Children's
When you work here, you grow here.
Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don't otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.
Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.
Apply now and be part of this magic.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 403b retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs