Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-Time, 4 10hr Shifts w/call )

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab (Full-Time, 4 10hr Shifts w/call ) Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift 10 Hour Shifts Education Level Nursing 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 3,400+ 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 Department Registered Nurse reports to the Cardiovascular Services Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner Identify changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate providers in a timely manner Initiate and monitor care that patients receive Maintain patients' medical records through complete and accurate documentation Evaluate patient needs and communicates to care team as appropriate

Qualifications Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program

Licensure and Certifications:

Arkansas Registered Nurse or Radiology Technologist License & CPR, required. ACLS within 90 days of hire, required. Annual dysrhythmia, required.

Experience:

Previous experience in an cardiovascular services setting, preferred.

Work Environment :

This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation, and communicable disease. This position spends the majority of time standing and/or walking of short distances, with frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 100lbs as well as occasional carrying of up to 25 lbs. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with the majority being adults and geriatrics.

Qualifications Qualifications Education:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program

Licensure and Certifications:

Arkansas Registered Nurse or Radiology Technologist License & CPR, required. ACLS within 90 days of hire, required. Annual dysrhythmia, required.

Experience:

Previous experience in an cardiovascular services setting, preferred.