Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Specialists - Bedford, TX - Med Surg

Associate Degree Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (required) Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) 1 year related Experience in a Clinic or Acute Hospital Nursing Setting (required) 1 year Experience in Specialty Area of Cardiology/Telemetry (preferred) OR 1 year Critical Care Experience in an ER, ICU, or Cardiac Cath Lab (preferred) RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire (required) And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required) Or BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (required) And Additional Specialty Certifications Upon Hire (may be required) -- Position Responsibilities THPG Registered Nurse will perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.-- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.-- Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.-- Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.-- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.-- Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.-- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.-- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.-- Track quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.-- Performs other duties as assigned. -- In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will