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Cardio RN PRN New

Sugar Land, TX

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United Surgical Partners International, Inc

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Position Description

Job ID 71206-147 Date posted 04/08/2025

Job Summary

To utilize specialized nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. o Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed.
Plans care to ensure patient safety.
Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures.
Documents assessment and nursing care performed accurately and timely.
Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary.
To perform the tasks delegated to the "circulating" role.
Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure.
Assists in transporting patient to Cath Lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits).
Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep.
Completes documentation for procedure related records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment.
Supervises and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same, as appropriate.
Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgical specimens properly. o Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed. o Controls the general "tone" of the Cath Lab/procedure room.
Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.
Sets up Cath Lab/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies. o Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure.
Handles instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition.
Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties. o Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration.
To function efficiently as a member of the Cath Lab team.
Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs). o Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed.
Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies. o Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Position Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
Maintains current ACLS and CPR certification.
A minimum of one- year experience in the Cath Lab is preferred.