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Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to:
  • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
  • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
  • Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
  • Oral hygiene;
  • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
  • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
  • Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis;
  • EKG analysis;
  • Accurate and complete documentation;
  • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
  • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
• Advanced practice skills may include:
  • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
  • Pulmonary Function Testing;
  • Bronchoscopy assist;
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring;
  • Waveform analysis;
  • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

  Credential Grace Periods: 

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level. 

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an  Experienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an  Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. 

Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates

Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time

The Nurse Manager / Educator of Cardiovascular Care supports the Nursing Director in the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery within the Telemetry and Cardiovascular Care units. This role places a strong emphasis on staff education, professional development, and the integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, utilizing ANA, CCNA, and ANNA standards of nursing practice.

In the absence of, or at the direction of, the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager / Educator assumes responsibility for the operational management of the unit. Responsibilities include patient care oversight, staff management and development, patient flow coordination, fiscal accountability, and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic care environment. The Nurse Manager / Educator collaborates closely with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve high-quality, patient-centered outcomes and promotes patient and family education and engagement in care planning.

Mission:

Holy Cross Hospital is a Catholic healthcare organization sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Casimir. Through our commitment to the healing mission of Jesus, we contribute to healthy communities and promote quality healthcare.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Leadership and Unit Operations

• Serve as a professional role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ensure adherence to attendance standards with minimal tardiness or absenteeism.
• Complete all mandatory hospital education, orientation, and departmental competency requirements.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including but not limited to Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Red, Code Gray, Code Black, Code Pink, and Code Triage.
• Promote and enforce compliance with hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and restraint policies.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Director to ensure effective coordination of nursing care delivery and compliance with core measures.

Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Management

• Facilitate patient placement and bed assignments in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor, considering staffing levels, patient acuity, diagnosis, and staff competencies.
• Oversee staffing assignments for current and oncoming shifts to ensure productivity, acuity balance, and compliance with HFAP standards.
• Adhere to unit staffing grids to meet operational and financial expectations.
• Monitor employee time and attendance and complete payroll using the Kronos system.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees.
• Facilitate staff orientation and provide daily follow-up and mentoring to new team members.

Education and Professional Development

• Chair the Unit Education Council and participate in the hospital Education Coordinating Council (ECC).
• Serve as a clinical expert, educator, and resource for nursing staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and competency validation processes.
• Guide and support staff nurse preceptors and participate in precepting as needed.
• Promote evidence-based practice initiatives aligned with ANA, CCNA, and ANNA standards.

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Provide hands-on patient care as needed, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and medication administration.
• Assist staff in establishing priorities and adapting care delivery as patient needs evolve.
• Advocate for patients and families by ensuring effective communication and education across all age groups and patient populations, including those with physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or language barriers.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, spiritual care, ethics committees, and palliative care teams regarding advance directives, DNR status, end-of-life care, and Gift of Hope initiatives.

Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement

• Participate in quality indicator studies and customer service initiatives.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly quality and performance reports.
• Report risk management issues promptly to the Nursing Director and Risk Management Department.
• Conduct routine rounding to promote patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Contribute to Shared Governance and nursing leadership meetings.

Fiscal and Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor and review unit budget performance as directed.
• Submit variance reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Finance to assist in development of the annual unit budget.
• Conduct monthly department staff meetings and participate in nursing leadership meetings.
• Provide regular feedback to the Nursing Director regarding staff performance and operational concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

• Address inappropriate behavior constructively and support corrective education.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and patient information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners and facilitate professional development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, initiate projects, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, order entry, and reporting systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.

Education, Licensure, and Certification

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification.
• Compliance with PPD and employee health requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Experience in cardiac, telemetry, and/or intensive care nursing preferred.
• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or educator experience strongly preferred.

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at HCA Houston Healthcare West have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Registered Nurse Rapid Response you can be a part of change.

HCA Houston Healthcare West, 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 Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Rapid Response. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Rapid Responders are collaborative members of the health care team who deliver nursing and collaborative medical aspects of care to specific populations within the scope of care delineated by the licensing board, and professional standards of care. Rapid Responders collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary team members to review the plan of care, intervene when necessary to ensure adequate delivery of quality, cost-effective care and maintain continuity of care through appropriate referral and follow-up.

What you will do in this role:

• Responds to all RRTs (Rapid Response calls), Code Blue, Code Sepsis, and Code Stroke
• Will take on the role of educator and provides support and education to staff as needed
• Communicates daily with each charge nurse to identify high risk patients
• Rounds on all medical-surgical units every two hours to address MEWS scores and questions and/or concerns of staff.
• Assesses all “at risk” patients as identified by MEWS score increases
• Monitors surgery schedule and rounds on any “at risk” post op patients
• Facilitates debriefings/critiques post codes
• Enters RRT data and creates monthly reports using excel, reports data to appropriate committees
• Completes 24 hours post RRT/Code Blue follow up and documentation
• Leads anient complaints to appropriate Unit Managers
• Utilizes chd facilitates RRT/Code Blue Committee
• Refers patain of command to ensure appropriate action is taken
• Facilitates a staff satisfaction feedback system for RRT
• All other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, 300+ bed hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the West Houston communities for over 30 years. We proudly provide Houston residents with exceptional healthcare, including a vast-array of medical services from board-certified doctors and nationally accredited departments. We are recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and under an affiliation agreement with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, we are able to bring our community The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, provide additional services to meet the needs of our community. 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.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Rapid Response opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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.