Registered Nurse (RN) II Cardiac Rehab – PRNCardiac Rehab department is looking for a top skilled nurse. Is that you?Work location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Ft. Worth, TX 76104 but may float to our Willow Park and Burleson locationsWork hours: Day shift, PRN (as needed)Department highlights:Cardiac Rehabilitation services are provided to patient with cardiovascular related disabilities or diseases that may limit their ability to function, or increase their risk of future disease or disability. Typical patient diagnoses referred to Cardiac Rehabilitation include, but are not limited to post Myocardial Infarction, Stable angina, Post coronary bypass grafts(CABG), Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI/Stents), Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Heart Failure, Valvular disease, Heart transplant, and Coronary dysrhythmias. Secondary diagnoses may include, but not limited to, pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, LVAD, obesity, hyperlipidemia, muscular-skeletal or rheumatoid disorders, or cerebrovascular accident. Typical patient diagnoses referred to Vascular Rehabilitation are those with documented Peripheral Artery Disease and noted claudication symptoms in one or both legs.The Cardiac Rehab department staff is available for inpatient education from 6:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. Outpatient department hours are 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and Monday through Friday. Patient education is offered during selected class times and family participation is encouragedTexas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthTexas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930.We specialize in cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine and emergency medicine. Plus, we have certified programs in Advanced Hip & Knee, Brain Tumor, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care.Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a designated Magnet hospital and the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. We are a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s services, cardiac care and much more.Here’s what you needEducationNursing Diploma in Nursing required orAssociate's Degree in Nursing required orBachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredExperienceOne (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse requiredLicenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse upon hire required andBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required andACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (expiration date greater than three (3) months preferred) within ninety (90) days requiredSkillsA high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will:Practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, serve as a role model, intra/interdisciplinary collaborator and coordinator for quality patient careThe professional nurse exhibits:
an understanding of basic human needs
an appreciation of unique meanings
recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations
mutual problem solving
attentive reassurance
a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to
function in a fast-paced environment
a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
basic computer skills using medical management application systems
What you will doDelivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process:
Assesses the patient
Plans the care of the patient
Intervenes as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care
Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out
of hospital transfersAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for information like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns?Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.orgTexas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.