HCA Healthcare

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare • $70K — $95K *
San Antonio, TX 78228In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (diploma, associate, or baccalaureate).
  • Minimum of 6 months of clinical experience as a licensed RN.
  • 1 year of ICU/acute critical care experience preferred.
  • Current Texas RN License or Multi-State Compact License (must obtain Texas license within 90 days).
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
  • Prioritize and manage the nursing plan of care effectively.
  • Collaborate and communicate with the multidisciplinary care team.
  • Utilize critical thinking and organizational skills in patient management.
  • Document nursing processes and patient interactions in medical records.
  • Maintain current nursing knowledge and adhere to safety protocols.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Free counseling and wellbeing support services.
  • Paid time off and paid family leave options.
  • 401(k) Plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tuition assistance and support for continuing education.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

About the Unit:
  • In this combined two units of 57 beds, you will take care of patients with critical heart conditions. You will monitor patients who have recently had a cardiac emergency or undergone heart surgery, such as a transplant or bypass.
  • You will do everything from a STEMI to heart, kidney, & lung transplants.
  • We offer a comprehensive orientation process, with highly supportive and experienced staff that provide education within the specialty.
  • Our units are state-of-the-art equipped with the latest technologies in patient care.
  • Our team conducts multidisciplinary rounds with the interdisciplinary team in identifying safe and efficient critical management high acuity acute care.

What you will do this in this role:
  • Apply nursing judgment through a thorough, systematic approach of applying the nursing process to include:
    • Assessment: Conducts comprehensive, timely, and ongoing focused physical, psycho- social and pain assessments; includes assessment of patient education needs.
    • Planning: Utilizes the assessment, identifies problems, makes nursing diagnoses, formulates goals, teaching plans and outcomes to create an individualized plan of care. Identifies individual patient goals, readiness to learn and incorporates family into the plan of care.
    • Implementation: Prioritizes and implements a competent, prioritized and efficient nursing plan of care.
    • Evaluation/Reassessment: Consistently conduct timely evaluation, anticipate and recognize changes in patient conditions, determines when reassessments are needed and adjusts the plan of care as necessary. Compare expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care utilizing the plan of care.
  • Collaborate with patient care team members on patient care plan; communicate timely and effectively with physicians and other members of the patient care team through verbal, written or electronic communication to coordinate and facilitate meeting patient needs. Incorporate consistent use of hand-off communication and SBAR communication methods.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and organizational skills. Prioritize tasks and adjust priorities when necessary. Maintain an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. Recognize and report errors and unusual occurrences and analyze contributing factors. Initiates corrective action when appropriate.
  • Make accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process. Actively communicates with members of the healthcare team, patient and patient family.
  • Maintain current nursing knowledge to assure a safe working environment. Demonstrate practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and the pillars of Methodist Excellence to include: Applicable quality core measures, infection prevention, fall prevention, medication administration safety, hourly rounding, and AIDET principles.

What qualifications you will need:
  • Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program required
  • Minimum of six (6) months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required
  • One (1) year of ICU/acute critical care experience or two to three (2-3) years in any acute specialty as a licensed Registered Nurse highly preferred
  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License required (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required
Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

About HCA Healthcare

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Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

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Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
* Ladders Estimates

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