INTRODUCTION

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JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a PCU Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan by the patient’s response to treatment.
• Evaluate plan regularly for effectiveness.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Resource Nurse, Team Leader, and Physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on protocol.
• Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.
• Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• 1-3 years of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Able to recognize cardiac rhythms – preferred

Education

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – required within 90 days of hire

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David’s HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative’s (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas’s No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.
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• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan by the patient’s response to treatment.
• Evaluate plan regularly for effectiveness.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Resource Nurse, Team Leader, and Physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on protocol.
• Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.
• Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned