RN, Weekend Option - Intensive Care Unit

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System in Conway, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Unit (CCU) to provide comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients on continuous monitoring. The CCU RN will participate in bedside procedures with physicians and manage specialized equipment such as arterial lines and ventilators.

The role includes being part of the Rapid Response Team, assisting in deteriorating patient assessments, and educating patients and families about active

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent evidence.
• Basic keyboarding skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and geriatric CCU patients requiring continuous monitoring.
• Participate in bedside procedures with physicians.
• Manage arterial lines, ventilators, and hypothermia protocol.
• Function as part of the Rapid Response Team and assist in transfers as needed.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and goals.

Skills

RN license

Keyboarding

Education

BSN preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

BSN within 4 years if RN less than 1 year

Certification preferred

Job description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Critical Care Unit (CCU) will assume responsibility and accountability for the adult and geriatric patients undergoing continuous monitoring for cardiac, post-surgical, respiratory, and/or psychiatric diagnoses. The CCU RN will often be active participants in bedside procedures with physicians. He/She will be responsible for certain specialty equipment and procedures such as managing arterial lines, ventilators, hypothermia protocol, and performing peritoneal dialysis. As a CCU RN, he/she will be part of the Rapid Response Team and will assist hospital staff in assessing, treating and transferring (if needed) deteriorating patients to the appropriate unit. He/She will provide appropriate care and comfort needs for the well-being of the patients by assessing, administering medications as ordered and educating patients and family members about active treatment plans and goals. The CCU 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 CCU 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