RN-Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology

Conway Regional • Conway, AR

5h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability in providing care for patients received in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology. The Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology RN works closely with cardiology, vascular-surgery and interventional radiology physicians. Typical producers include cardiac catheterization, kyphoplasty, leadless pacemaker placement and much more. The RN is responsible for assessing the patient during the procedures and while the patient in under moderate sedation. 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 adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of Conway Regional Medical Center. The Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology 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.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current active Arkansas License
• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
• Completion of moderate sedation competency per CRMC policy
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• Successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) during orientation
• Successful completion of Cardiac Dysrhythmia interpretation class within 3 months of employment
• Must be able to take call as assigned

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Certification Preferred
• Experience in Interventional radiology and/or Cardiac Cath lab preferred
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and Arkansas Department of Health requirements preferred

Responsibilities

• assessing the patient during the procedures and while the patient in under moderate sedation
• utilizing the nursing process in the provision of care
• practicing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas
• adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of Conway Regional Medical Center
• demonstrating a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees