Sign on Bonus RN-Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology

Conway Regional•Conway, AR

9d•Onsite

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. 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
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
Completion of moderate sedation competency per CRMC policy
Successful completion of Cardiac Dysrhythmia interpretation class within 3 months of employment

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
Certification Preferred
Experience in Interventional radiology and/or Cardiac Cath lab preferred
Knowledge of Joint Commission and Arkansas Department of Health requirements preferred

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility and accountability in providing care for patients received in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology.
Assess the patient during procedures and while under moderate sedation.
Utilize the nursing process in the provision of care.
Practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas.
Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of Conway Regional Medical Center.
Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
Take call as assigned.