| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
PRN, as needed
Do you have the career opportunities as a Cardiovascular RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
The Registered Nurse is to assist the cardiologist in performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms,
and Direct Current Cardioversions. Helps to facilitate and execute Pharmacological Stress
Echocardiograms in conjunction with the Chest Pain Nursing staff. Assumes the role of the patient
advocate. Exhibits knowledge of patient procedural preparation. Care given reflects initiative
and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Utilizes initiative, strives to maintain
steady level of productivity. Displays understanding in absolute and relative contraindications
prior to all procedures.
1. Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of care specific to Echocardiographic procedural areas,
and conscious sedation.
2. Ability to perform a pre-procedure assessment on all patients and reassessment, as needed
post-procedure.
3. Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain IV lines as determines by specialty.
4. Requires knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on
age of the patient and patient’s condition.
5. Provides patient with explanation and verbal reassurance consistently.
6. Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs and evaluates
effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from pre-procedure to
discharge.
7. Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, coworkers, and physicians.
8. Consults with other departments, as needed and appropriate, to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
9. Maintain an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and
security.
10. Meets current documentation standards and policies, and completes daily work shift
11. Requires knowledge and accurately interpret continuous EKG, cardiac monitoring and can
identify dysrhythmias
12. Identifies physical symptoms and changes; takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
13. Maintain the procedure room, including patient preparation, positioning, draping, taking and
recording vital signs.
14. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and practice.
15. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
16. Safely administers physician ordered medications.
No Travel Required
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.
At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiovascular RN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.