Licensed Practical Nurse – ENCORE ACU/ICU (FTD)

Position Summary

Assist clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN using the patient focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Actively participates in the admission process including, but not limited to collecting the patient history, allergies and home medication list.
Actively participates in the transition of care process including, but not limited to, assisting patient/family with preparations for discharge and wheelchair transportation to private or commercial vehicle.
Provides competent direct care and providing for a safe and comforting environment resulting in a positive patient/family experience.
Maintains competency for use of clinical patient care equipment.
Documents and reports abnormal observations to the RN in a timely manner.
Assists in the maintenance of skin integrity with the use of emollients, creams, etc. Cares for superficial skin tears under the direction of the RN.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Carries out medical orders such as administration of medications and treatments, within hospital policy and within patient population-specific parameters.
Provides BLS in response to emergency situations. Provides ACLS under the direction of the RN and provider in 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.
Adheres to hospital policy and procedures.

Technical Activities:

Observes, reports and records changes that result from disease or trauma to patient’s respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, metabolic, psychologic, integumentary, sensory, immune, hematologic, and nutritional systems.
Observes, reports and records the patient’s condition.
Monitors intravenous lines for adequacy of fluids and operations and reports any non-functioning line as observed with visual inspection.
Performs oral /nasal /endotracheal suctioning.
Establishes patient setup/connection tasks including NIBP, SaO2 and ECG.
Collects specimens such as urine, stool, sputum.
Applies warm and cold compresses.
Performs 12 lead EKG.
Monitors and performs vital signs using a variety of equipment, and reports abnormalities to RN.
Performs surgical preps on patients.
Obtains weights and basic patient information on new admissions.
Assists RN/MD in removal of sheath and applies manual pressure or c-clamp after hemostasis has been established.
Observes sheath site for signs of bleeding and notifies RN of any changes.
Provides clerical duties as needed.
Able to apply simple dressings and assist RN with more complex dressings.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Performs hemostasis monitoring test.
Performs intake and output measurements.
Performs calorie counts.
Performs ostomy care.
Administers medications in a safe manner.
Provides peripheral intravenous site care and is able to discontinue peripheral intravenous therapy.
Collaborates with the RN in developing, implementing, and evaluation of the outcomes of the teaching plan.

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
Licensure/ Certification: Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. BLS certification required prior to providing direct patient care. Successful completion of ACLS certification is required prior to completion of clinical orientation.

Clinical Assistant (LPN or MA) AHH Saline County Clinic – FT

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN or Medical Assistant using the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN or physician.

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
Transports patients as needed.
Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
Provides basic emergency care.
Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments
Serves as liaison with physician/facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains universal precautions.

Clinic patient work up

Actively solicits information from patient’s doctor’s office staff, and insurance pre-certification information
Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
Identifies, reports and records changes that result from disease or trauma to patient’s respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, metabolic, psychological, integumentary, sensory, immune, hematologic and nutritional systems.
Able to apply simple dressings and assist RN/MD with more complex dressings.
Accurate and complete medication reconciliation.
Completely update the patient’s medical record at each visit including allergies, hospitalizations, and surgeries in the electronic medical record system with timeliness and accuracy.
Documents Flu and Pneumonia immunizations.
Performs 12 lead EKG
Obtains weight and basic patient information.
Performs phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
Travels to outreach satellite clinics.
Performs clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program or Medical Assistant program required.
Licensure/ Certification: If LPN – Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. Current BLS at time of employment.
Experience: None required. Minimum of 6 months’ continuous LPN or Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Registered Nurse or Exercise Physiologist – Strong Hearts Russellville Clinic – FTD

Position Summary:

This position is for a Strong Hearts coach to join the cardiopulmonary rehab team at the Strong Hearts Conway location. The ideal candidate will be either an Exercise Physiologist or Registered Nurse with the ability to motivate and coach patients in their wellness journey. This is a FT outpatient position, M-F days.

No nights, weekends, holidays, or call. Our Strong Hearts program is one of the largest Cardiac Rehab programs in the country and is one of the only certified Intensive Cardiac Rehabs in the state. This is not your typical rehab center, our facilities are state-of-the-art and our team thrives on teamwork, fun, and helping others crush their goals.

Primary Job Duties:

Review patient health history in preparation for initial evaluation.
Conduct initial evaluations and reassessments on all cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.
Interview patient to determine educational needs and establish functional treatment goals and plan for care.
Collaborate with patient’s physician, nurse, and interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to coordinate plan of care and communicate patient status.
Conduct sub-maximal fitness assessments and prescribe individualized exercise program.
Utilize proper safety and infection control techniques according to departmental and hospital policy.
Monitor vitals during exercise sessions, including ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and glucose.
Treat patients as needed within department policies and procedures.
Determine expected outcomes, set priorities, establish goals, and select appropriate interventions for clientele.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the exercise prescription for the clientele.
Evaluate patient objective/subjective response to exercise and modify treatment and plan of care as indicated in departmental policy.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPPA.
Develop Home Exercise Program based on patient’s therapy session.
Assume a leadership role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system at AHH Cardiac Rehab.
Assure that patient supplies are available as needed to provide patient-focused care.
Operate departmental equipment and unit monitors competently.
Perform follow-up phone calls per departmental policy/procedures.
Consult with each patient regarding Cardiac Rehab per provider orders.
Provides tours of StrongHearts Rehabilitation Clinic to new patients as needed.

Qualifications/Specifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major/minor course emphasis in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology required. Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred OR Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
RN Licensure/Certification: – Registered Nurse with current state licensure. Current BLS certification required
Exercise Physiologist Licensure/Certification: Current BLS certification required.. ACSM certification preferred. Certification is required to be renewed by recommended renewal date.
Professional Certification: ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist or ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist preferred.

Physician Provider Nurse (RN or LPN) – El Dorado Clinic (FT)

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the scope of practice of an LPN using the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of an RN or physician.

Primary Duties:

Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
Responds to patient needs in a timely manner.
Transports patients as needed.
Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is available; actively participates in the admission process.
Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
Reports abnormal conditions to the RN or physician in a timely manner.
Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
Provides basic emergency care.
Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments
Serves as liaison with physician/facility, patient and families regarding patient care.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor, based on demonstrated competency.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains universal precautions.

Physician Nurse

Applies the principle of basic nutrition to patient care.
Observes, reports and records the patient’s condition.
Coordinates the booking and scheduling of patients for procedures/appointments.
Collaborates with the RN/MD in developing, implementing and evaluation of the outcomes of the teaching plan.
Explains procedures and answers questions regarding patient care and scheduled procedures.
Assists with patient charges as necessary.

Qualifications/Specifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse program required.
Licensure/ Certification: Current state licensure as a Practical Nurse or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact required. Current BLS within 30 days of employment. ACLS required prior to participating in walk stress testing.
Experience: None required. Minimum of 6 months’ continuous LPN experience preferred.

Hyperbaric Technician -Hyperbaric Center (FT) {RN, LPN, EMT, Paramedic}

Willing to consider Nurse, Paramedic or EMT for this position and offer training and assist to get certified as HBO. Full training provided for this position.

This position is responsible for administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients of the Wound Care Center under the supervision of a Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse or Board Certified Hyperbaric Registered Physician. Assists in providing coverage when needed in the Wound Care Center in the absence of the Hyperbaric Registered Nurse. All therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be ordered by the Hyperbaric Physician.

Work Schedule

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

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Actively participates directly with patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
Responds to patients need in a timely manner.
Transports patients as needed.
Welcomes patients and ensures the admission paperwork is all available and actively participates in the admission process.
Assists patients with ADLs including meals, bathing and hygiene needs.
Performs/Assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher.
Performs/Assists with range of motion exercises and ambulating.
Performs Cardiac Rehab exercises with patients as per protocol.
Reports abnormal conditions to the RN in a timely manner.
Assists in the maintenance of skin integrity with the use of emollients, creams, etc. Cares for superficial skin tears under the direction of the RN.
Identifies the organization of the human body, including its systems, structure and functions.
Demonstrates general principles of cleanliness (asepsis).
Applies the principles of basic nutrition to patient care.
Provides basic emergency care.
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.

Technical Activities:

Identifies, reports and records changes that result from disease or trauma to patients respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, metabolic, psychological, integumentary, sensory, immune, hematologic and nutritional systems.
Observes, reports and records the patients condition.
Monitors intravenous lines for adequacy of fluids and operations and reports any non-functioning line as observed with visual inspection.
Performs oral/nasal/endotracheal suctioning.
Establishes patient setup/connection tasks including NIBP, SaO2 and ECG.
Collects specimens such as urine, stool and sputum.
Applies warm and cold compresses.
Performs 12 lead EKG.
Monitors and performs vital signs using a variety of equipment, and reports abnormalities to RN.
Performs surgical preps on patients.
Obtains weights and basic patient information on new admissions.
Assists RN/MD in removal of sheath and applies manual pressure or c-clamp after hemostasis has been established. Observes sheath site for signs of bleeding and notifies RN of any changes.
Provides clerical duties as needed.
Able to apply simple dressings and assist RN with more complex dressings.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Performs hemostasis monitoring test.
Performs intake and output measurements.
Performs calorie counts.
Performs ostomy care.
Administers medications in a safe manner.
Provides peripheral intravenous site care and is able to discontinue peripheral intravenous therapy.
Collaborates with the RN in developing, implementing, and evaluation of the outcomes of the teaching plan.

Qualifications/Specifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an approved hyperbaric medicine course required OR Graduate of RN or LPN accredited college or Paramedic or EMT trained.
Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed within 1 year of employment for the HBO Certification. Must hold a current license in EMT, Paramedic, LPN, RN, APRN or RT.
Experience: None required. Minimum of six (6) months continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred.

CT Technologist – AHH (FT)

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting all diagnostic CT scan procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to physician’s orders in the patient’s chart or per prescription on outpatients. As a member of the care team, the CT tech is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. In addition, the CT must be able and willing to cross-train into other appropriate modalities. Through following facility policy/procedure is responsible for quality control, quality improvement and equipment maintenance.

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Performs CT scan procedures in a timely manner; documents required information and communicates to primary physician and direct care staff pertinent information.
Coordinates and assists the care of patients assigned in collaboration with other CT scan technologists, physicians, nurses and allied health staff.
Evaluates patient condition in order to adequately perform CT scan exams.
Informs and explains procedure to be performed to patient and what is expected in terms of his/her cooperation.
Provides comprehensive direct patient care and assures a safe and comforting environment.
Consults with other staff as necessary to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Ensures the necessary clinical equipment and supplies are available and are safely utilized.
Possesses the knowledge of growth and development of patients across the life span (i.e., neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
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:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology required. Continuing education in specialty area preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current Arkansas Department of Health Radiologic Technologist license and current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) certification required. BLS certification required. ACLS required within 6 months of employment for CT Technologists who also work in the Cath/EP Lab. Certifications are to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification documentation.
Experience: None required. Minimum of one year experience as a CT Technologist preferred.

RN Case Manager – Discharge Planning & Utilization Review – PT

Position Summary

The Case Manager Discharge Planner/Utilization Review provides focused discharge planning, initiated as early as possible after admission, to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges in collaboration with the patient, family, and clinical care team. They further utilize the nursing process for age and diagnosis of specific populations to assess, plan and evaluate the care of a designated case load of patients so that clinical and financial outcomes are achieved.

Work Schedule

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

Primary Duties

Discharge Planning:

Provides focused discharged planning, initiated as early as possible after admission, to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.

Maintains current, accurate information regarding community resources to facilitate discharge planning.
Identifies patients with complex discharge planning needs arising from diagnoses, therapies or psychosocial or other relevant circumstances.
Documents discharge planning activities in the medical record.
Facilitates transfers to appropriate higher level of care facilities when services are not available based upon the facility’s Scope of Care (e.g., pediatric or neonatal intensive care).
Includes alternative care facility placement, DME, family involvement and community resource referral in discharge planning activities.
Directs and delegates activities associated with executing the discharge plan to appropriate personnel

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff and other customers.

Communicates clearly and accurately in both verbal and written form.
Consistently demonstrates tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and professionalism.
Exhibits appropriate telephone protocol.
Adheres to proper channels of communication in a courteous and cooperative manner.
Acknowledges each patient complaint within the shift and takes appropriate action.
Greets patients and visitors promptly and makes them feel welcome.
Utilizes correct procedure in regard to hospital information systems and communication with ancillary departments.
Actively participates in inter-disciplinary health team conferences.

Dimensions of Patient Care Employee:

Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety; upholds safety standards.
Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition; handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus on one’s actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships.
Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional knowledge in position related to areas, maintains current development and trends in area of expertise.
Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Utilization Review:

Maximizes positive financial outcomes for his/her designated case types.

Develops and demonstrates organizational skills and effective time management skills on a daily basis.
Compares and contrasts resource utilization before and after a planned change.
Identifies and implements changes/strategies to improve profitability of targeted case types.
Ensures optimization of reimbursement through assignment of proper coding for specific cases.
Monitors and analyzes variances from standard and individualized clinical paths.
Assesses efficiency and cost effectiveness of interdepartmental systems.
Identifies and communicates problems/inefficiencies in interdepartmental operations to the Director, Case Management.
Assists the Director, Case Management in planning, implementing and evaluating strategies to correct/improve problems/inefficiencies.

Performs and/or delegates admission and continued stay review for all payers and levels of care; performs these responsibilities within 24 hours of admission and continued stay reviews not less than every three (3) days.

Utilizes consistent processes to assure that all patients are evaluated and monitored for appropriate resource consumption.

Applies utilization review criteria objectively for admissions, continued stay, level of care and discharge readiness, using Milliman Care Guidelines or other facility criteria guidelines.
Screens and coordinates admissions and transfers, including emergency and elective care, observation status, conversions from outpatient to inpatient care and out-of-area transfers.
Participates in the investigation and collaborates with the attending physician in case denials and appeal process.
Collaborates with the attending physician when the medical record documentation does not reflect admission or continued stay criteria and confers with Case Management Director and/or Medical Director for assistance when consensus cannot be reached with the attending physician.
Ensures facility processes for working with external reviewers is followed in a timely and complete manner.
Communicates external UR determinations to patient and/or family when applicable.

Participates in the Case Management/Utilization Review Committee formal processes.

Collects and aggregates utilization data for tracking and trending reports.
Coordinates and maintains data to address issues of over-utilization, under-utilization and admission necessity.
Attends CM/UR Committee meetings as assigned.
Actively collaborates with CM Medical Director to maximize appropriate and efficient care of patients.
Is knowledgeable of and supports the AHH Utilization Review Plan.
Assists with coordinating peer review, focused reviews or other studies as directed by the CM/UR Committee

Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff and other customers.

Communicates clearly and accurately in both verbal and written form.
Consistently demonstrates tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and professionalism.
Exhibits appropriate telephone protocol.
Adheres to proper channels of communication in a courteous and cooperative manner.
Acknowledges each patient complaint within the shift and takes appropriate action.
Greets patients and visitors promptly and makes them feel welcome.
Utilizes correct procedure in regard to hospital information systems and communication with ancillary departments.

Communicates, coordinates and conducts at a minimum weekly inter-disciplinary health team conferences for individual case types.

Contributes to modifications in nurse and physician practice patterns to continuously improve quality of care, patient satisfaction and appropriate use of resources.

Maintains current knowledge of national standards or practice, as well as Joint Commission standards, appropriate to medical and nursing specialty.
Identifies educational needs of individual or groups of clinical staff through daily contact; conducts informal education of staff, as appropriate; communicates learning needs to the appropriate Director and/or Clinical Educator.

Identifies and communicates clinical staff practice variances to the appropriate Director

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited program of nursing or social work required. RN required, BSN preferred for nurses.
Licensure/Certification: Current state issued license required for any RN or state certification required for Social Worker. Nurse may have license from a state within Nursing Compact.
Experience: Minimum of two years of case management experience with 1 or more years in a hospital setting preferred.

Wound Care Registered Nurse – Progressive Critical Care Unit (FT)

Position Summary

Responsible for the planning and coordination of wound care for AHH’s hospitalized patients. Manages day-to-day patient care processes including but not limited to: working with management and nursing staff to ensure the hospital is maintaining safe clinical practice; meeting TJC and CMS guidelines; coordinating with case management and appropriate outside agencies; collaborating with other departments as appropriate. Accurately manages expenses while providing high quality care.

Work Schedule

Forty hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend hours when necessary. Hours and days will vary to accommodate the needs of the department and hospital.

Primary Duties

Provides leadership in the formulation of objectives, goals and policies for the wound care in the hospital.
Performs patient assessment in response to Wound Care consult, and as high-risk patients are identified during daily surveillance, collaborates on multi-disciplinary team to facilitate evidence-based wound care management.
In coordination with clinical services management, identifies the educational needs of all staff relative to advances in wound care treatments as well as changes in TJC and CMS requirements and ensures staff is trained accordingly.
Assumes responsibility for appropriate resources, including but not limited to, specialty wound care supplies and equipment as required.
Communicates post-discharge care needs to the multi-disciplinary team, such as Case Managers, Nurse, Providers, to effect for a safe and effective transition of care.
Serves as a role model in appearance and patient care focus.
Utilizes effective leadership communication techniques with physicians, staff, outside vendors, patients and ancillary departments.
Adheres to mission, vision and values of the hospital and follows objectives set by AHH administration.

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: Completion of accredited RN program. BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse
Experience: Minimum one year wound care experience preferred.

Registered Nurse – Surgical Services (FT)

Position Summary

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care and implementing and evaluating the care. The RN-Critical administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. Also responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. The RN-Critical leads the interdisciplinary care team for patients with primarily cardiovascular disease. In addition, the RN-Critical 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.

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
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/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 certification is required for any Registered Nurse by completion of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.

Registered Nurse – Surgical Services ENCORE (FTD)

Position Summary:

Encore Surgical Services – 2 spacious surgical rooms with natural light open Monday through Friday. The operating room team consists of Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists. The procedures performed are Bariatric Sleeves, Bariatric Bypass, Lap Band Removals, General Surgery to include but not limited to appendectomy, Hernia repair, Cholecystomy.

Primary Duties

Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
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/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 within 30 days of employment and prior to providing direct patient care. Successful completion of ACLS certification is required for any Registered Nurse by completion of clinical orientation. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.
  - PALS or ENPC certification required for all Emergency Department RNs within one year of employment.
  - RCIS required for Cath/EP Lab RNs within six months of eligibility. Limited Specialty License required within two months of acquiring RCIS. (excluding PRN employees)Certification(s) is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card.