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RN or LPN- Keep the Beat Program (FT)

Arkansas Heart Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Full-time

Position Summary

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care and implementing and evaluating the care.

The Nurse administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice.

The Nurse is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. This person will lead the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care.

In addition, the Nurse 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.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.

Primary Duties

Patient Care :

  • Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and / or unit protocols and age-specific parameters.
  • Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
  • Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
  • Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
  • Provides education to patients / families / significant others, incorporating age-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Maintains standard precautions.
  • Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within age-specific parameters.
  • 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

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 is required by the end of clinical orientation if applicable .

Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.

30+ days ago
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