3E-Heart and Kidney Unit (HKU): is a 20-bed unit which focuses on family-centered care for children with cardiac and renal diseases. https://childrens*****.org/news-and-events/video-gallery/welcome-to-the-heart-and-kidney-unit On the HKU, patients range in age from neonates through adults. Patients may be receiving care for:
· Heart surgery
· Diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterizations
· Dialysis
· Acute or chronic renal failure
· Nephrotic or nephritic disorders
· Organ transplantation
All patient beds have cardiac and respiratory monitoring. The HKU primarily admits patients from the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Ambulatory Clinic, PACU and EMTC. The unit also admits 23-hour patients with cardiac and renal disease.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, ***** and specialty nursing standards, ***** ***** Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. ***** ***** supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Registered Nurse II-Heart and Kidney Unit; $15,000 Bonus
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Roles Responsibility
Contribute to Magnet re-designation, Critical thinking during patient care, Advocate for patients' needs, Independently initiate issue escalation, Proper use of handoff processes, Respectful relationship with ancillary staff, Implement change support, Reflect empathy and concern, Maintain regulatory requirements, Attend mandatory education sessions, Participate in professional evaluations, Support ***** safety standards and service excellence, Collaborate with healthcare team, Utilize resources effectively, Assess patient data for care planning, Prioritize and organize for complex patients, Adhere to highest standards of practice in documentation, Plan for patient and family educational needs, Demonstrate caring in encounters, Speak up for safety, Validate and verify information, Stop and resolve uncertainty, Communicate clearly and accurately, Promote safety for all, Attend to important details, Identify operational improvements, Meet self-learning needs, Provide evidence-based care, Uphold organizational core principles, Commitment to diversity, Personal and professional integrity, Confidentiality maintenance, Anticipate and respond to customer needs, Work collaboratively and respectfully, Contribute to positive work environment, Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change, Identify process improvement opportunities, Make sound decisions, Use resources efficiently, Search for cost-effective solutions. Desired Qualification
ASN Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing Type
Full Time
Location
US, Washington, Arkansas, 20010 
