RN, Lead

• Location 8901 CARTI Way,Little Rock, AR, ,United States
• Job Category Nursing
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:As a lead, the Registered Nurse serves as a working team member who coordinates and validates the work of the nursing team and functions as a clinical knowledge resource for peers. The Lead RN maintains a patient care assignment and does not hold supervisory authority for staff actions.

SPECIFIC
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care within the assigned clinical setting, based on the nursing process and within the RN scope of practice.
• Assesses patients, identifies changes in condition, and communicates clinical concerns to the provider.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care in collaboration with providers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administers medications and treatments per provider order; monitors and documents patient response, including adverse reactions.
• Establishes and maintains peripheral intravenous access as clinically indicated.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies; initiates BLS/ACLS interventions and activates emergency response procedures as appropriate.
• Provides patient and family education on disease process, treatment, medications, and self-management of health.
• Responds to and triages patient inquiries and concerns; takes appropriate action in consultation with the provider.
• Coordinates patient care across the continuum, including referrals, external records, transitions of care, and communication with ancillary services and outside agencies.
• Documents nursing care in the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates daily clinical workflow within the assigned area to support safe and efficient patient care.
• Validates the accuracy and completeness of clinical work and documentation within the assigned area.
• Verifies readiness of the clinical environment, including supplies, equipment, and emergency resources.
• Serves as a clinical knowledge resource for nursing and clinical support staff; provides guidance on established policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Participates in the orientation, onboarding, and ongoing competency development of nursing and clinical support staff and students.
• Identifies and escalates workflow, staffing, equipment, and patient care concerns to nursing leadership.
• Supports implementation of departmental practice changes, quality initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
: N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
:
None. Coordinates the work of others as a lead.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• ADN or BSN from an accredited College of Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arkansas, or a current multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) with the privilege to practice in Arkansas
• Current BLS certification required at hire; ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire where required by the assigned department
• Chemotherapy certification required within 90 days of hire for nurses assigned to Medical Oncology or Infusion Services
• Valid Arkansas driver's license (if travel is required)

EXPERIENCE,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Minimum four (4) years of licensed registered nursing experience, including at least one (1) year in the assigned specialty or patient population
• Clinical experience in the assigned specialty or patient population preferred
• Expertise in IV therapy skills and injections
• Excellent computer and other basic office equipment skills
• Maintains required continuing education units (CEUs) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL

SKILLS:

• Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies frequently while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintains a positive attitude and close working relationship with the AVP of Nursing and leadership across all departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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