Nurse Manager of Cardiovascular Progressive Care
Medical City Healthcare, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Introduction
HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Nurse Manager of Cardiovascular Progressive Care for our Medical City Fort Worth team where excellence creates excellence.
Benefits
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.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Director of Progressive Care, the Nurse Manager shares 24‑hour accountability and additional responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the department. Functions will be performed in accordance with the nurse practitioner in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.
Major Responsibilities
Quality
Functions effectively as an interdisciplinary team member.
Accepts responsibility for assurance that quality patient care is provided consistently according to hospital and departmental standards and policies/procedures.
Accepts accountability and responsibility for achievement of operational and capital budgets goals.
Shares 24‑hour accountability and responsibility with the Director of PCU for the effective and efficient operation of the unit.
Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.
Service
Promotes consistent, positive interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient‑ and family‑centered approach in all decisions and actions.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening.
Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications.
Engages in evidence‑based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach‑Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients, families, caregivers and other colleagues.
People
Utilizes job knowledge and proficiency of skills to successfully assist in orientation of new employees.
Shares new knowledge with peers and mentors with less experience.
Attends and actively participates in unit meetings.
Growth
Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.
Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
Creates and implements a personal career development plan, reviewed regularly by supervisor or preceptor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
3 years’ experience in a progressive care unit required.
Current RN licensure by the State of Texas or from a Compact State if you declare the Compact State your Primary State of Residence required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
National Certification in area of expertise preferred.
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.
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HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Nurse Manager of Cardiovascular Progressive Care for our Medical City Fort Worth team where excellence creates excellence.
Benefits
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.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Director of Progressive Care, the Nurse Manager shares 24‑hour accountability and additional responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the department. Functions will be performed in accordance with the nurse practitioner in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.
Major Responsibilities
Quality
Functions effectively as an interdisciplinary team member.
Accepts responsibility for assurance that quality patient care is provided consistently according to hospital and departmental standards and policies/procedures.
Accepts accountability and responsibility for achievement of operational and capital budgets goals.
Shares 24‑hour accountability and responsibility with the Director of PCU for the effective and efficient operation of the unit.
Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.
Service
Promotes consistent, positive interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient‑ and family‑centered approach in all decisions and actions.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening.
Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications.
Engages in evidence‑based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach‑Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients, families, caregivers and other colleagues.
People
Utilizes job knowledge and proficiency of skills to successfully assist in orientation of new employees.
Shares new knowledge with peers and mentors with less experience.
Attends and actively participates in unit meetings.
Growth
Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.
Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth.
Creates and implements a personal career development plan, reviewed regularly by supervisor or preceptor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited professional school of Nursing with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
3 years’ experience in a progressive care unit required.
Current RN licensure by the State of Texas or from a Compact State if you declare the Compact State your Primary State of Residence required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
National Certification in area of expertise preferred.
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.
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