Mechanical Circulatory Support RN CVICU
Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you have the career
opportunities as a(an) Mechanical Circulatory Support RN CVICU you
want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses
like you --- at home, at work, and at every stage in your career.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of
Austin which is a part of the nation---s leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits We are committed to
providing benefits that matter to nurses. At Heart Hospital of
Austin, our benefits package offers eligible colleagues an
attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental
and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Paid
Time Off ( PTO ) and Personal Leave 401K (100% annual match - 3% to
9% of pay based on years of service) Academic Assistance and
Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans Employee Discounts
including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps,
Identity Theft Protection etc. Home , Auto , and Pet Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program ( ESPP ) Short Term & Long Term
Disability coverage Adoption Assistance Legal Benefits and lots
more Learn more about Employee Benefits Do you want to work where
you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to
the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there
are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional
practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and
units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing
family. We partner with our Nurses at Heart Hospital of Austin Job
Summary and Qualifications As a Mechanical Circulatory Support
Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
(CVICU), you will be responsible for performing patient
assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and
evaluating care. You will administer medications and treatments as
ordered by physicians. As the Registered Nurse, you will be
responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care
delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team. 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. You
will formulate a plan of care, revise the plan based on the
patient---s response to treatment and regularly evaluate plan for
effectiveness You will conduct cardiac monitoring and identify
dysrhythmias and treat appropriately You will monitor the
hemodynamic status of patients and correctly interpret the results
You will consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to
develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the
patient---s needs and goals You will administer medications and
complete treatments according to hospital policy You will delegate
work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with
standards of practice You will communicate with Resource Nurses,
Team Leaders, and Physicians You will provide education materials
to patients and families on care and treatments You will facilitate
discharge plans in collaboration with the care team You will
deliver competent care and ensure a safe and comforting environment
resulting in a high level patient satisfaction Requirements
Experience Minimum of 1 --- 3 years of experience as a Registered
Nurse (RN) in an critical care setting Education Associates Degree
in Nursing (ADN) 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
as per St. David---s Healthcare policy CCRN within 6 months of hire
and renewed every 2 years The MCS RN will also obtain the following
MCS program competencies. These competencies will be provided by
the hospital. o Mechanical Circulatory Support o Ventricular Assist
Device (VAD) o Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) o Impella
o Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management (IABP) o Continuous Renal
Replacement Therapy (CRRT) o Open heart recovery Heart Hospital of
Austin, which is part of St. David---s\nHealthCare, is a 58-bed
hospital. We are one of the highest performing
cardiovascular\nfacilities in the nation. We specialize in the
diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.\nIt features a
comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced
Executive Wellness\nProgram. Our six operating rooms (ORs),
including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We have\nthree
catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as well. It is
home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research
programs\nin the world. \n HCA Healthcare has been named one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute\nfor over a
decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the\ndelivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do
not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA
Healthcare Co-Founder If this opportunity is your next step in your
career path, we encourage you to apply for our Mechanical
Circulatory Support RN CVICU opening. We review all applications.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We
are interviewing apply today We are an equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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