Registered Nurse Surgical Services (FT)

Arkansas Heart Hospital•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

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 toprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes (under the direction of the Laboratory) responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

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. Successfulpletion of ACLS certification is required for any Registered Nurse bypletion of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by rmended renewal date on the certification documentation.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:
Providespetent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe andforting 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 patient confidentiality.
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 andplies with all Point-of-Care quality control standards.