RN- Cardiac Stepdown

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Conway, Arkansas is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide care for a variety of cardiac patients, including those with heart failure and post-surgery conditions. The RN will collaborate with Cardiologists and Hospitalists and is required to have an active Arkansas nursing license. A BSN is preferred, and those with less than a year of RN experience must obtain a BSN within four years of hire.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred; if less than one year experience as RN, must obtain BSN within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education.
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients including heart failure, AMI, and post-interventional cardiology patients.
• Work closely with Cardiologists and Hospitalists.
• Utilize nursing process within scope and standards of the Health System.
• Collaborate with Conway Regional’s Cardiologists and Hospitalists.
• Practice within the Nurse Practice Act of Arkansas and Health System policies.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas

Basic keyboarding skills

Education

BSN preferred

Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education

Keyboarding

Job description

Overview

The Cardiac Stepdown Unit is staffed by the Registered Nurse (RN) who provides care for a wide variety of patients including heart failure, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and stable post interventional cardiology procedure patients. The RN cares for post vascular surgery patients as well as those requiring non-invasive ventilators, antiarrhythmic titrated drips, vasoactive cardiac drips, as well as insulin drips. The RN works closely with all of Conway Regional’s Cardiologists and Hospitalists. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas
• BSN preferred
• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
• Certification preferred
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred