Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (FT) AHH

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

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Arkansas is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse in Surgical Services. The RN will perform assessments, develop care plans, and implement treatments while ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and active state licensure. The candidate must also have BLS certification and successful completion of ACLS certification. This role involves leading a care team and coordinating emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or compact licensure.
• BLS certification required prior to providing direct patient care.
• Successful completion of ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent direct care ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Maintains all necessary documentation and standard precautions.
• Facilitates discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient education

Quality control

Emergency response coordination

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

• Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
• Maintains standard precautions.
• 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 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 – Surgical Services (FT)