RN, ICU (day and night options)

Day shift opening & Night shift opening

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all nursing care provided to the patient and significant other.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Add at least one problem to the problem list from the information obtained from the assessment and from other healthcare practitioners on inpatient units. Reviews orders in CPSI and ensures they are complete. Completes or ensures accuracy of medication reconciliation.
2. Provides nursing care as ordered. Accurately documents care given in the EHR Flowchart according to policy & procedure.
3. Administers ordered medications according to policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of the patient. Maintains >85% medication verification compliance rate.
4. Inserts IV catheters, sets up, hangs, monitors and discontinues IV’s and hangs IV piggy back medications as needed. Documents start and stop times on IVPB, continuous fluids, and boluses
5. Provides education to the patient and significant other regarding their needs for care, follow up, disease process, and discharge planning through patient education documents under education tab in EHR.
6. Monitors the patient’s progress and condition, and reports any untoward changes to the physician.
7. Participates as a member of the patient care team, rounding with the physicians as possible, assists with treatments and procedures, exams, and incorporates the patient/significant other’s needs in care.
8. Supervises other nursing staff. Coordinates and evaluates their care of the patients.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor/Director.

REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education and Training:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing resulting in the eligibility of sitting for the Registered Nurse exam.
Must have successfully passed a Coronary Care course.
B. Experience:
Prefer at least one year of experience as a RN in an ICU or CCU setting.
C. Licensure, Registration, Certification:
Licensed as an RN in the State of Arkansas
ACLS Certified
CPR Certified
D. Continuing Health and Education:
Comply with standards as set forth by state and federal agencies, and hospital requirements including annual TB skin test and educational in-services.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Work Location: In person