Registered Nurse or Paramedic -Cath Lab – AHH (FT – 4 /10’s or 3/12’s)

Arkansas Heart Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital is seeking an RN-Critical/Paramedic to lead the interdisciplinary care team for patients with cardiovascular disease. The role includes administering medications, coordinating care, and performing Point-of-Care procedures within a catheterization laboratory setting.

Required are AR RN licensure, BLS and ACLS within orientation, plus RCIS or RCIS-ready status within specified timelines. PALS/ENPC within one year for ED RNs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a Nursing Compact state.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment and prior to direct patient care.
• ACLS certification required by completion of clinical orientation.
• PALS or ENPC certification required within one year for all Emergency Department RNs.
• RCIS certification required within two years of eligibility; limited specialty license within six months for RCIS holders.

Responsibilities

• Document findings and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide competent direct care and maintain a safe, comforting environment.
• Educate patients and families; assess readiness to learn.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and standard precautions.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy and population parameters.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary response to emergencies.
• Perform Point-of-Care procedures per policy and QC standards.
• Maintain department and equipment readiness in Cath/EP Lab.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Position Summary

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

Patient Care

• 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 patient confidentiality.
• 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.