Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - Cardiopulmonary Procedures

SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a licensed professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for the patient care of all patients receiving care, treatment, and/or diagnostic services from the Cardiac Lab. RN's are responsible for the management of patients, supplies, and equipment and promoting a positive team effort among personnel, physicians and other departments. They will also be accountable for adhering to all standards of nursing care and support the vision, mission, values, and standards of the hospital.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and Healthstream Policy Manager.


Required to work with the Director of Cardiopulmonary regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Cardiopulmonary Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required, BSN preferred.

Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing

Experience: 2 years of experience in acute care is preferred

Certifications: BLS required. ACLS must be completed within six months of date of hire or transfer date. Moderate Sedation training must be completed within 30 days of date of hire or transfer date. Basic arrhythmia course must be completed within one year from date of hire or transfer date. Basic computer skills required.


Primary Source Verification:

Arkansas State Board of Nursing or NURSYS

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist, and occasionally lift patients with assistance 125 pounds or more multiple times per shift. Must be able to push in excess of 150 pounds wheelchair with patient and equipment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases.

Work Environment
Hospital Setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.