About this opportunity
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC. lists this Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (FT) AHH opportunity in little rock, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes (under the direction of the Laboratory) responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance.
Primary Duties
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting 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 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 and complies with all Point-of-Care quality control standards.
Qualifications/Specifications
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. Successful completion of ACLS certification is required for any Registered Nurse by completion of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.
Job Overview
Job Title:
Registered Nurse – Surgical Services (FT)
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Worksite address
little rock, AR, 72208, US
Who can apply
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