Job Information
Surgery Care Affiliates Per Diem RN - Advanced Cardiovascular and Surgery Center in Houston, Texas
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
We are actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab. The primary responsibility of this po s ition is to:
Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techn i ques and procedures .
To perform various tasks as an CVL circulator and recovery RN.
Assumes responsibility that the Cath Lab is prepared room for the patient and procedure.
Assi s t in transporting pati e nt to Cath lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.
Verifies that appropriate surgical pr e p is c ompleted .
Completes documentation for CVL records, and patient chart including med i cations and physician orders.
Supervises and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
Performs sponge, needle, and in st rument counts and documentation.
Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
Provides assistance to teammates, physicians, and patient families and when applicable.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Good communication skills that promote safe patient care.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with Current State Licensure, Current BLS required. Current ACLS preferred, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
Experience: Minimum of (2) years of continuous catheterization lab experience required. Previous critical care experience preferred.
Working Knowledge: Able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate on all cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, IR and pain management procedures. Able to pre-op and recover patients undergoing all types of procedures. Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient. Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic tracings.
Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment. Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a “user” level.
Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact will all patients, families, staff, and physicians. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner appropriate to the age/developmental stage of the patient/visitor.
Age-Specific Criteria: Must be knowledgeable and possess the skills necessary to provide care specific to the age-related needs of the patient and interpret data specific to the age group.
USD $43.00/Hr. USD $48.00/Hr.