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RN Job in Corpus Christi, Texas

Registered Nurse Coordinator - A3 Cardiac Lab/Cardiac Rehab/ECHO & EP

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:RN

Location:Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

The Cardiac Cath Lab consists of 6 angiographic suites, one of those being dedicated to Electrophysiology Procedures (EP), as well as a Hybrid OR suite. We do 4000 diagnostic and 900 interventional cardiology and peripheral procedures annually. Our procedures include Right/Left Heart Catheterizations, percutaneous coronary/peripheral interventions, AAA stent repairs, Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Repair (TAVR), EP Ablations, and pacemaker/ICD implants. We are a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, with door-to-balloon times of 60 minutes. Our employees have a combined experience level of well over 200 years on the team.  

Summary:

Provides essential leadership and coordination of patient care services on the specified nursing unit; coordinates the allocation of staff and other resources according to departmental needs; facilitates the on-going achievement of the unit, department and facilities mission and goals; promotes the development and improvement of processes directed at providing quality, economical healthcare services; provides direct patient care on a routine basis.

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for assisting the department Director and/or Manager in daily operations. Assists the charge nurse with evaluation of admissions, discharges and patient flow. Supervise work activities of licensed and non-licensed associates. This position will be working a percentage of time as a staff nurse. Assists in communicating a shared vision, mission and values within the department. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care according to established standards, policies and procedures. Maintains an atmosphere that supports and encourages high performance, teamwork and continual improvement of associates.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

  • Five years clinical experience in an applicable nursing area (unit specific) preferred; Charge nurse experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current Texas RN License
  • CPR (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
  • For Shoreline Emergency Department: CPI within 90 days of hire/transfer date, TNCC within 18 months of hire/transfer date, ENPC or PALS within 18 months of hire/transfer date, and NIHSS within 90 days of hire/transfer date.

Work Schedule:

4 Days - 10 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.