Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.
Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.
If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation. Coordinates the activities provided by the support service department relating to the assigned patients.
Job Specific: Knowledgeable in Cardiac and Peripheral Anatomy and Physiology. (EF)Accurate Documentation and charging. (EF)Proficient in administering drugs used in the Cath lab. (EF)Critically thinks and anticipates the needs of the patient and/or physician.Proficient in identifying and using Cath Lab Equipment. (EF)Coronary vs. PeripheralMonorail vs. Rapid exchangeIntra-Aortic Balloon PUMPLVADBalloon vs. StentCompliant vs. Non-compliantTemporary PacemakerAtherectomy deviceHemodynamic Monitoring EquipmentParticipates in the safety management and infection control programs. (EF)Performs, supervises, and/or directs the nursing care of the patient by performing the duties of the circulating nurse based upon hospital policies / procedures and the AORN Standards. (EF)Directs and/or assists, as necessary, with the cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments, equipment and supplies. (EF)Administers medications, starts intravenous infusions, and assists anesthesia personnel as needed. (EF)Assists with the orientation of new personnel. (EF)Proficient with scrubbing Cardiovascular procedures (EF)Takes call as assigned. (EF)Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.Minimum of 1 year of acute care setting.BLS.PREFERRED: ACLS.Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred but will consider Emergency Department or ICU applicants.ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.COMPANY PROFILE Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.
Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team! BENEFIT OFFERINGS Health
STD, LTD Disability.Supplemental Life, AD&D.Flexible Spending (FSA).Employer paid life insurance and short term disability.Retirement/Investment
457(b) Deferred Compensation.Paid Time Off.Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service.Tuition Reimbursement.Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations.Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – "to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region."
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