Registered Nurse - Inpatient Cath Lab

At Texas Children's North Austin, we are excited to announce an opening for a Registered Nurse with a background in Cath Lab or Electrophysiology (EP) who is eager to expand their skills in our multi-modality lab. Our suite provides a variety of services, including Interventional Radiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, and EP services.

Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus is more than just a new hospital; we are bringing the most advanced pediatric and women's care to a city that is helping move the world forward. Come be part of our team!

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol
• Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit
• Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
• Documents such education in the medical record
• Coordinates referrals
• Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol
• Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer's instructions and using proper technique
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:

• Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement

• Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement

• Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.

• RN License - Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact

• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required

• 1 Year Professional Nursing Experience Required

• Cath Lab experience preferred