Registered Nurse -Cath Lab – AHH (FT)

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC. in Little Rock seeks an experienced RN-Critical/Paramedic to lead the interdisciplinary care team for cardiovascular patients in the Cath/EP Lab. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and administer medications per physician orders within population-specific parameters.

The role requires a nursing degree, current RN license, BLS, ACLS, RCIS within two years, and PALS/ENPC within one year, reflecting a strong commitment to patient safety and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or Nursing Compact licensure.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification required by end of clinical orientation.
• PALS or ENPC certification within one year for Emergency Department RNs.
• RCIS certification within two years of eligibility.
• Limited Specialty License required within six months of RCIS.

Responsibilities

• Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Provides competent direct care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
• Assists healthcare team in understanding hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria.
• Maintains standard precautions and documents required information.
• Administers medications and completes treatments per policy.
• Coordinates response of the interdisciplinary team to emergencies.
• Performs pre-, peri-, and post-procedure assessments in Cath/EP Lab and ensures H&P documentation.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS/ENPC

RCIS

Limited Specialty License

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

Job description

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care and implementing and evaluating the care. The RN-Critical administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. Also responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. The RN-Critical/Paramedic leads the interdisciplinary care team for patients with primarily cardiovascular disease. In addition, the RN-Critical/Paramedic performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes (under the direction of the Laboratory) responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance.

Primary Duties

• Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
• Maintains standard precautions.
• Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within population-specific parameters.
• Maintains all necessary documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient care equipment.
• Coordinates response of the interdisciplinary team to emergency situations.
• Performs Point-of-Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure. Documents required information and complies with all Point-of-Care quality control standards.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Cath / EP Lab

• Performs patient assessments pre-, peri- and post-procedure.
• Maintains a safe, aseptic environment in the Cath Lab.
• Administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Maintains competent knowledge of all procedures and adheres to procedure protocol.
• Assists all personnel, patients and physicians as needed.
• Ensures all supplies are available.
• Operates and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Participates in the total maintenance of the department.
• Ensures that patient has an H & P documented by a physician according to appropriate standards prior to procedure.

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. BLS certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to providing direct patient care. Successful completion of ACLS certification is required for any Registered Nurse by completion of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.
  • PALS or ENPC certification required for all Emergency Department RNs within one year of employment.
  • RCIS required for Cath/EP Lab RNs within two years of eligibility. Limited Specialty License required within six months of acquiring RCIS. (excluding PRN employees)
  • Certification(s) is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card.