Registered Nurse - Neuro IR (Full-time, Days w/call) Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Days Education Level RN License - Unencumbered Category Cardiovascular Services Apply Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education . Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary The role of the Registered Nurse - Neuro IR reports to the Cardiovascular Services Manager. This position is responsible providing care to patients having procedures in the Neuro IR Endovascular Lab. This position performs a variety of technical and nursing functions, which requires reasonable independent judgement under moderate supervision. This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of a care plan of patient including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. Essential Position Responsibilities Provide care to patients with procedures in the neuro IR endovascular lab. Efficiently assists in patient prep including: assessment, IV starts, medication administration, and other nursing duties. Cares for and monitors patients in the intra-procedure phase. Provides needed assistance to other coworkers to ensure adequate patient care. Assists in achieving quality patient care, national patient safety goals, and regulatory requirements. Establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including: patients, patient families, physicians, coworkers, volunteers, community partners, and vendors. Strives to improve and facilitate patient care and satisfaction supported with evidenced based practices. Uses good problem-solving techniques, shows initiative, and finds creative ways to overcome challenges. Understands the age-specific needs, including care, communication, and safety needs for the patient population served. Efficiently and effectively coordinates admission care and direction of patient care for elective admission patients with physicians, the scheduling departments, and all ancillary departments.

Qualifications Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program

Licensure and Certifications:

Registered Nurse license BLS, required. ACLS required within 3 months. ASLS required within 6 months. Annual dysrhythmia must be completed.

Experience:

Previous experience in Neuro IR Endovascular Lab, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or E lectrophysiology experience, preferred.

Work Environment :

This position spends 80% of work time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position spends 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, radiation, and chemicals. A culturally and linguistically