Registered Nurse Residency, Cath Lab, Lab job in Austin, TX

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At St. David's Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Cath Lab Registered Nurse opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

HCA Healthcare is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We are currently seeking ambitious RNs that are looking to advance their skill set and join our Cath Lab. Unlock your potential with HCA’s RN Plus Program for the Cath Lab. 

The RN Plus Cath Lab Transition Program provides a comprehensive blended program that bridges the nursing practice gap for experienced RNs transitioning into the Cath Lab specialty. 

Program Start Date: June 3, 2024

Program Overview:  

· Interactive classroom discussions, case studies, hands‐on skills training, and simulations with experienced RN instructors 

· Unit‐based clinical preceptorship 

Attendance is imperative and all days are required to remain in the program. No days can be missed during the first few weeks on training.  

Interactive classroom lectures/discussions 

· Curriculum-based on evidence-based practice, National Standards and HCA Healthcare Clinical Standards of Excellence 

· 12-Lead ECG Interpretation 

· AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Experienced Provider in the Procedural Specialty 

· Electronic Documentation at the assigned hospital Cardiac Cath Lab 

· Cardiovascular Pharmacology 

· TeamSTEPPS® Communication Training for Patient Safety 

· Understanding the use of Cardiac Cath Lab Catheters and Wires in the Circulating RN Role 

· Pre Procedural, Intra Procedural, and Post Procedural Care 

Hands-on Cardiac Cath Lab RN Skills Training, that includes but not limited to: 

· IABP 

· Impella Device 

· Loop Recorders 

· Temporary Pacemakers / ICD’s 

· Interventional Diagnostic Tools: IVUS, Rotapro, FFR, OCT 

· Sterile Procedure 

· Radiation Safety 

· Hemodynamic monitoring 

· Ventilator management/troubleshooting 

Job Requirements

Experience

* 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

* Cardiac nursing or critical care experience - preferred 

Education

* Associate’s degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licenses and Certifications

* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification per St. David’s Healthcare policy

St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.