Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - PACU
North Little Rock, AR

MUST:
The Registered Nurse must have experience:
2 years + experience in PACU, critical care or dialysis
Registered Nurse License in Arkansas
Must have ACLS / BLS
Ability to float to other offices if needed

DUTIES:
Utilizes basic knowledge and skills of imaging technologies and nursing to anticipate and plan for patient care needs in the Diagnostic Imaging environment
Applies radiation safety principles and assists in initial treatment of adverse effects
Administers contrast media and pharmacological agents and demonstrates special consideration related to imaging procedures
Participates in evaluation process, quality improvement, continuing education and professional growth as related to Diagnostic Imaging nursing practice
Utilizes the nursing process to facilitate patient care in Diagnostic Imaging
Provides nursing interventions related to cardiac output, pacer, arterial blood gases, balloon pump, vascular interventions, device insertion, lithotripsy and others as required
Provides post-procedural nursing care for Invasive procedure/cardiac cauterization patients.
Documents all pertinent patient information by use of correct format in accordance with department and facility protocols and with JCAHO Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.