Registered Nurse – ENCORE Acute Care Unit (FTD & FTN available)

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:

Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit routines and patient population-specific parameters.
Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating patient population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Administers medications and completes treatments according to provider orders, hospital policy and within patient population-specific parameters.
Maintains all necessary documentation.
Facilitates transition of care 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.
Evaluation and Review of Patient Care Services:
- There shall be established working relationships with other services of the hospital, both administrative and professional. The factors explaining the standard are as follows:
  - Registered Nurses confer with the physicians relative to patient care
  - Interdepartmental policies affecting patient care are made jointly with the nurse executive or designee
  - Procedures are established for scheduling laboratory and X-ray examinations, for ordering, securing and maintaining supplies and equipment needed for patient care and for ordering diets, etc.

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 – AHH PACU (Gen Surg & Cardiac Bypass Surg Recovery) – FTN

Position Summary:

Patient Care:

Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit protocols and population-specific parameters.
Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within population-specific parameters.
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.

PACU

Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan according to the patient’s response to treatment. Evaluates plan regularly for effectiveness.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Resource Nurse, Director and Physician.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on protocol.
Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.
Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.

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.

Patient Care Partner – Progressive Critical Care Unit (FTN)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assisting clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient-focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Primary Duties

Primary Functions:

Always greets patients courteously and makes comfortable with department/surroundings.
Ensures admission chart is ready and actively assists with admission process (ID band, computer information, and consent form).
Actively participates in administering patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
Responds to patients needs in a timely manner.
Assists patients with ADLs, including meals, bathing and hygiene needs.
Performs/assists with range of motion exercises and progressive ambulation as directed by RN.
Performs/assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher. Transports patients as needed.
Reports changes in condition to the RN in a timely manner.
Maintains personal responsibility for clinical growth and development.
Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
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:

Observes intravenous lines for adequacy of fluids and operations and reports any non-functioning line visually observed.
Performs superficial oral suctioning with a Yankauers.
Establishes patient setup/connection tasks including inputting patient specific data such as SaO2, and EKG.
Demonstrates ability to perform 12 lead EKG.
Collects specimens such as urine, stool, or sputum.
Obtains weight and basic patient information for new admissions.
Monitors and performs vital signs using a variety of equipment, and reports to RN.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Performs ostomy care.
Performs procedure and surgical preps on patients.
Ability to apply single dressings and to assist RN with more complex dressings.
Provides clerical support as needed.

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
Licensure/Certification: None required. CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) paramedic certification) preferred. BLS certification required within the first 30 days of employment. Certification is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.
Experience: With CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification, no experience required. Without CNA, MA or paramedic certification, minimum of one year patient care experience in a nursing home or hospital (acute care setting preferred) or one year nursing school required.

Patient Care Partner – ACU ENCORE (FTN)

Position Summary

Primary Duties

Primary Functions:

Always greets patients courteously and makes comfortable with department/surroundings.
Ensures admission chart is ready and actively assists with admission process (ID band, computer information, and consent form).
Actively participates in administering patient care and ensures a safe and comforting environment.
Responds to patients needs in a timely manner.
Assists patients with ADLs, including meals, bathing and hygiene needs.
Performs/assists with range of motion exercises and progressive ambulation as directed by RN.
Performs/assists with positioning patients and transferring patients from bed to chair or wheelchair or stretcher. Transports patients as needed.
Reports changes in condition to the RN in a timely manner.
Maintains personal responsibility for clinical growth and development.
Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
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:

Observes intravenous lines for adequacy of fluids and operations and reports any non-functioning line visually observed.
Performs superficial oral suctioning with a Yankauers.
Establishes patient setup/connection tasks including inputting patient specific data such as SaO2, and EKG.
Demonstrates ability to perform 12 lead EKG.
Collects specimens such as urine, stool, or sputum.
Obtains weight and basic patient information for new admissions.
Monitors and performs vital signs using a variety of equipment, and reports to RN.
Performs blood glucose monitoring.
Performs ostomy care.
Performs procedure and surgical preps on patients.
Ability to apply single dressings and to assist RN with more complex dressings.
Provides clerical support as needed.

Qualifications/Specifications

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
Licensure/Certification: None required. CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) paramedic certification) preferred. BLS certification required within the first 30 days of employment. Certification is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.
Experience: With CNA, MA and/or paramedic certification, no experience required. Without CNA, MA or paramedic certification, minimum of one year patient care experience in a nursing home or hospital (acute care setting preferred) or one year nursing school required.

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (FTD & FTN)

Position Summary

Primary Duties:

.Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Administers medications and completes treatments according to hospital policy and within population-specific parameters.
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. PALS certification required within 90 days of employment. Certifications will be renewed by recommended renewal date on the certification documentation.

Respiratory Therapist – AHH (FTN)

Responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases as ordered by physicians. As a member of the patient-focused care team, the Respiratory Therapist works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist performs a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics 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:

Assesses patient appropriately, interprets results accurately and suggests alternative treatment.
Able to appropriately change modes of therapy.
Prioritizes work assignments efficiently.
Able to work independently, demonstrating respect for patients rights and confidentiality.
Communicates effectively with physicians, patients and co-workers.
Documents by exception and communicates to physicians and nurses all pertinent information.
Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching.
Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients.
Administers medications according to hospital policy.
Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone and verbal orders and documents appropriately.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment.
Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation.
Performs Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedures.
Documents required information and complies with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an approved, accredited program recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Licensure/ Certification: Current state licensure (Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner) required. PALS certification required within six months of employment. BLS training required prior to completion of orientation; ACLS required within six months of employment. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred. Active membership in the AARC (American Association of Respiratory Care) preferred. Certification is to be renewed by recommended renewal date on certification card.

Experience: Minimum of two years acute care experience preferred.

Registered Nurse ICU – ENCORE (FTN)

Position Summary:

This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care and implementing and evaluating the care. The RN 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 leads the interdisciplinary care team for patients with primarily general acute/critical disease processes. In addition, the RN 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.

Intensive care unit-Located on the 2nd floor is a 9 bed ICU with hardwire monitored rooms for those patients that are unstable requiring a higher nurse to patient ratio. These patients include, but not limited to, Mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, post-resuscitation requiring frequent vital sign monitoring, trauma requiring frequent vital signs or neuro checks, medical or surgical patients requiring close observation, and/or acute hemodialysis. The 12-hour shifts will be on a track schedule rotating through required weekends.

Primary Duties:

Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit routines and patient population-specific parameters.
Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating patient population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Administers medications and completes treatments according to provider orders, hospital policy and within patient population-specific parameters.
Maintains all necessary documentation.
Facilitates transition of care 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.
Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care and revise plan according to the patient’s response to treatment. Evaluates plan regularly for effectiveness.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Resource Nurse, CCO and Physician.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based on orders and ACLS protocol.
Able to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients per policy.
Able to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because of the essential duties of the job involves critical medical care to patients. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness or death. This position is required to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

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.

Pharmacist – (FTD & FTN) {will accept New Grad Pharmacist}

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, directing, executing and evaluating all aspects of the pharmacy services for the hospital. Interprets and processes physicians orders, verifies drug information, focuses on continuous quality improvement activities, participates in discharge planning and performs non-distributive services, such as drug-level monitoring, that are established by policy. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, supervises pharmacy personnel to ensure an efficient workflow in a positive work environment.

Work Schedule:

Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekend activities with on-call participation.

Primary Duties:

Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in reviewing and evaluating patients drug therapy. Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to provide quality patient care.
Reviews, compounds and accurately dispenses pharmaceuticals and IV admixtures from a direct copy of the physicians original medication order.
Prepares, maintains, updates and monitors each patients medication profile as required. Charges and credits medication to patients.
Checks the work of supportive personnel and other pharmacy personnel for accuracy, proper labeling and adherence to pharmacy policy and procedure.
Dispenses and maintains appropriate records for all controlled substance medications and other medications in conformance with federal and state laws.
Oversees medication supplies, storage and utilization on assigned nursing units.
Assists in teaching, training and supervising pharmacy interns and technicians.
Addresses and resolves problems in a professional and ethical manner.
Assists the medical and nursing staff on all problems pertaining to medication orders or pharmacy policy and procedures. Promotes a positive and cooperative attitude in dealing with nurses, medical and other personnel and with the public.
Maintains professional knowledge by attending continuing education programs, by reading professional and technical journals and by participating in pharmacy-conducted in-service lectures.
Maintains a neat, clean and orderly department.

Qualification/Specifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required, Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Licensure/ Certification: Current pharmacists license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy required.
Experience: None required. Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Registered Nurse – Progressive Critical Care Unit (Various shifts available FT/PT/WEO/PRN)

Position Summary

Primary Duties

Patient Care:

Completes admission assessment and periodic reassessments according to patient’s progress and/or unit routines and patient population-specific parameters.
Documents findings and communicates all pertinent information to interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in the development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care as appropriate to meet the patient’s needs and goals.
Provides competent direct care and ensures the provision of a safe and comforting environment resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction.
Assists healthcare team members in the understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
Provides education to patients/families/significant others, incorporating patient population-specific criteria and assessment of readiness to learn.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Maintains standard precautions.
Administers medications and completes treatments according to provider orders, hospital policy and within patient population-specific parameters.
Maintains all necessary documentation.
Facilitates transition of care 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.