staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Procedures - $36-50 per hour

Company: HCA Houston Healthcare
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Special Procedures for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Procedures
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: StaffShift: No WeekendsDescription Introduction
  Do you have the career opportunities as a(an)Special Procedures RN for imaging--you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center which is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Houston Healthcare 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 BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center!POSITION RESPONSIBILITY1.Prepares patients for advanced imaging procedures, is able to assist the Radiologist in the consent process and monitors the patient for the length of the procedure.2.Ensures safe care to patients, adhering to policies, procedures, and standards.3.Demonstrates ability to accurately provide medication administration to patients undergoing moderate sedation within the Imaging Department.4.Is able to handle high volume, high stress situations.5.Has exceptional critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.6.Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education.7.Upholds the highest standards of customer service at all times ("customer" includes patients, family members, co-workers, referring physicians, etc.).8.Actively works to establish PI activities within the Imaging Department.9.Possesses knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to work accurately within the Imaging Department.10.Performs and documents patient assessments before, during and after procedures involving moderate sedation.11.Ensures compliance of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, TDH, etc) including staff licensing.12.Serves as a mentor and resource to less experienced staff/students.13.Completes other tasks and activities as assigned.--KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSMust have exceptional communication and patient care skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS1.Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required2.Previous clinical nursing experience in Imaging, ICU or ED setting is preferred.LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED1.Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse2.Current verification of competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with ACLS required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSHCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center--is a--445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited--Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center--and an accredited--Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.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-FounderIf this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Cardiovas Special Procedures Days opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.--We are interviewing apply today!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.HCA Houston Healthcare Job ID #1-INFOR-1002972. Posted job title: Special Procedures RN imaging

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