Registered Nurse – Progressive Critical Care Unit (Various shifts available FT/PT/WEO/PRN)

Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Little Rock is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Critical Care Unit, responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and leading interdisciplinary care for cardiovascular patients. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current licensure and certifications in BLS and ACLS. This role offers various shifts and requires collaboration within the care team to ensure high patient satisfaction and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current state licensure required.
• BLS certification required prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification must be completed by the end of clinical orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Lead interdisciplinary care teams for cardiovascular patients.
• Document and communicate patient information effectively.
• Facilitate transitions in care plans with the team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient education

Collaboration with teams

Medication administration

Technical services

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Patient care equipment

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

• Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit routines and patient population-specific parameters.
• 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 patient population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
• Maintains standard precautions.
• Administers medications and completes treatments according to provider orders, hospital policy and within patient population-specific parameters.
• Maintains all necessary documentation.
• Facilitates transition of care plan in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient care equipment.
• Co-ordinates 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 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.

Job Overview

Job Title:

Registered Nurse – Progressive Critical Care Unit (Various shifts available FT/PT/WEO/PRN)