Registered Nurse – Emergency Room – FTD

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC. is seeking an RN-Critical to lead the interdisciplinary care team for patients with cardiovascular disease in Little Rock, AR. The role includes administering medications, implementing plans of care, and coordinating with non-licensed staff under laboratory direction.

You will provide education to patients and families, ensure safety and quality of care, and participate in discharge planning while maintaining documentation and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure; state or Nursing Compact applicable.
• ACLS certification required by orientation; PALS within 90 days.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Documents findings and communicates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates to develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care.
• Delivers direct care in a safe, comfortable environment.
• Coordinates discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with patient education and uses appropriate equipment.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient safety

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Registered Nurse license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

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 leads the interdisciplinary care team for patients with primarily cardiovascular disease. In addition, the RN-Critical 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.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
• 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.
• Facilitates discharge plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• 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.

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. PALS certification required within 90 days of employment. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.