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Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation. Coordinates the activities provided by the support service department relating to the assigned patients.
Job Specific:

1. Knowledgeable in Cardiac and Peripheral Anatomy and Physiology. (EF)
2. Accurate Documentation and charging. (EF)
3. Proficient in administering drugs used in the Cath lab. (EF)
4. Critically thinks and anticipates the needs of the patient and/or physician.
5. Proficient in identifying and using Cath Lab Equipment. (EF)

• Coronary vs. Peripheral
• Monorail vs. Rapid exchange
• Intra-Aortic Balloon PUMP
• LVAD
• Balloon vs. Stent
• Compliant vs. Non-compliant
• Temporary Pacemaker
• Atherectomy device
• Thrombectomy/aspiration devices
• Sealing / closure devices
• Hemodynamic Monitoring Equipment
• Participates in the safety management and infection control programs. (EF)

1. Performs, supervises, and/or directs the nursing care of the patient by performing the duties of the circulating nurse based upon hospital policies / procedures and the AORN Standards. (EF)
2. Directs and/or assists, as necessary, with the cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments, equipment and supplies. (EF)
3. Administers medications, starts intravenous infusions, and assists anesthesia personnel as needed. (EF)
4. Assists with the orientation of new personnel. (EF)
5. Proficient with scrubbing Cardiovascular procedures (EF)
6. Takes call as assigned. (EF)

Hospital:

1. Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
2. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
3. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
4. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred: ACLS
EXPERIENCE
Required: Minimum of 1 year of acute care setting
Preferred: Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred but will consider Emergency Department or ICU applicants.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners Basic Life Support Certification - BLS
Preferred: Current ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
COMPANY PROFILE
Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Health

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
• HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
• YMCA partnership discount for childcare
• Employee Assistance Programs

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