Registered Nurse - Progressive Critical Care Unit ( WEO Day shift)

Arkansas Heart Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock seeks a dedicated RN for our Progressive Critical Care Unit. The RN will manage an array of cardiac, medical, and surgical patients, delivering patient-centered care on a team with providers and unlicensed staff.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, advocacy, and collaboration to ensure the highest-quality outcomes. BLS/ACLS within required timeframes and ongoing education are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN licensure in current state or Nursing Compact.
• BLS within 30 days of hire and prior to clinical orientation.
• ACLS prior to completion of clinical orientation.
• CCRN preferred.
• 1 year cardiac or critical care nursing experience (new graduate RN residency exception).
• Certifications must be renewed by their due date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and report changes.
• Perform procedures and monitor patient status as ordered by provider.
• Document care in medical records in a timely, thorough manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor effectiveness.
• Provide care for pre/post cardiothoracic, cardiac, medical and surgical patients.
• Support education for patients and caregivers.

Skills

Cardiac/critical care nursing

Clinical judgment

Advocacy

Collaboration

Nursing documentation

Patient education

Ventilator management

Vasoactive infusions

Continuous learning

Education

RN license in current state

BSN preferred

Tools

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Ventilators

BIPAP machines

Job description

DescriptionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being the heroes on the front line, an ever-ready advocate for patients. At Arkansas Heart Hospital, our nurses lead a patient-focused care model, setting us apart from any other healthcare provider, where we bring care back to the bedside ensuring the best outcomes for our patients. We are seeking a committed RN for our Progressive Critical Care Unit to join our team.In the Progressive Critical Care Unit , our nurses play an integral role. Just as each of our patient’s characteristics are varied, we desire our nurses to be just as diverse. Utilizing each nurse at the top of their scope and experience levels, we have a variety of patient populations for you to choose from!Consider working as a primary nurse caring for up to 4 patients that are pre and post cardiothoracic surgery patients alongside another nurse with support by unlicensed team member.Or choose to work on a care team as the nurse leader with an LPN and unlicensed team member caring for up to 7 cardiac / medical lower-acuity patients.Or choose to work where you are need most, leveraging your skill and expertise with a mixed patient acuity assignment of up to 4 patients, including cardiac / medical / surgical patients. This, also alongside another nurse and with support of an unlicensed team member.Our patient focused care model makes it possible for nurses to choose the path that fits them best all while delivering the highest level of quality nursing care. Apply today for our RN Progressive Critical Care Unit opportunity.What you will do in this role:Assess patient condition, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the provider.Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors effectivenessMaintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, surgeries and equipment used in the care of cardiac / medical / surgical patients.Arkansas Heart Hospital is the premiere cardiac hospital in the state of Arkansas. Our main campus is located in the heart of Little Rock, with clinics nearby in Little Rock and North Little Rock. We serve central Arkansas with cardiac care and a full range of cardiac services, ranging from surgical procedures to cardiology to electrophysiology at our Heart Rhythm Institute.\"World’s Best Hospitals”- 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 – Newsweek5-star hospital - CMSResponsibilitiesAssessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, and EvaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationResponding to life-saving situations, including providing advanced life cardiac supportAssisting providers with procedures, including moderate sedationAdministering wound care, medications, including intravenous fluids and titration of vasoactive continuous infusionsManagement of critical care patient equipment, including ventilators, BIPAP, cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, etc.Care and Management of pre/post procedure/surgical patients, including cardiothoracic, vascular, general surgical and medicalProviding education and support to patients/caregiversSupervision/delegation of duties to unlicensed assist personnelPatient specimen testing and quality control under direction of the LaboratoryDocuments findings and communicates effectivelyMaintains patient confidentiality, standard precautionsRequirementsEducation: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred but not requiredLicensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing CompactExperience: one year cardiac or critical care nursing (exception – New Graduate RN Residency Program)BLS within 30 days of hire and prior to completion of clinical orientationACLS prior to completion of clinical orientationCritical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferredNurse Characteristics varying from advanced beginner to expert with the goal of promoting patient’s optimal outcome:Clinical Judgment – clinical reasoningAdvocacy – ability to work on another’s behalfCaring Practices – compassionate, engagingCollaboration – works well with othersSystems Thinking – global perspective for patient needsResponse to diversity – sensitivity, appreciationClinical inquiry – innovation through learning and evaluation of practiceFacilitation of learning – for patient and caregivers, including validation of learningQualificationsQualifications/SpecificationsEducation: 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.