Overview The obstetric unit in Women’s & Infants’ Services is comprised of 16 LDRP (labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum) rooms and an additional 8 post-partum or general care rooms. We provide Level II Maternal Specialty care and deliver approximately 1,750 babies each year under the care of our OB/GYN physician teams from three local clinics. Our Women’s & Infants’ team is supported by a full-time W&I Licensed Social Worker, Inpatient and Outpatient Lactation Support Services and a Women’s Center Outreach team. The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for care of the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum obstetrical patients and their well newborn infants. The L&D RN also performs screening and outpatient care for OB Triage patients along with care to women during their post-partum recovery following vaginal or cesarean delivery. The L&D RN is cross-trained to Mother/Baby care. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Qualifications • Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas • BSN preferred • If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire. • Certification preferred • Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education • Basic keyboarding skills, preferred
Overview Provides discharge planning and utilization review services in compliance with patient’s discharge planning needs and the hospital’s utilization review program. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Responsibilities Demonstrates initiative and pursues activities which contribute to the accomplishment of goals and objectives Appropriately utilizes organizational resources to achieve the goals and objectives Considers cost implications in all decision making Promotes efficiency enhancements; actively identifies and implements cost savings/containment initiatives Apply clinical knowledge to determine appropriate acuity levels and utilization through chart review Effectively organizes workflow to consistently complete assignments in a timely manner Demonstrates ability to access and effectively utilize primary sources of data Obtains and maintains medical records in conformance with Medical Information policies Communicates with co-workers in a manner that is conducive to positive and effective working relationships. Demonstrates respect, honesty and integrity when working with other service providers Demonstrates compliance with all relevant hospital, state and federal requirements related to maintenance of confidentiality of persons, data and information systems Takes advantage of opportunities made available through CRHS and other professional organizations for continued professional growth and development Responsible for analysis of patient information for determination of necessity of admission or continuation of stay Review for medical necessity of admission on the first working day after admission using approved review criteria Reviews inpatient procedures to determine appropriate utilization and acuity level. Reviews potential for outpatient setting or swing bed utilization Reviews all patients for medical necessity of continued stay, or before the next review date, using approved review criteria Performs retroactive reviews, as necessary, and responds to the appropriate review agency or third-party payor Researches denials issued by review agencies and third-party payors and responds within the specified time frames for appeal Works with others on healthcare team to coordinate for patients discharge needs Establishes an effective utilization review process and maintains an active, effective utilization review file system. Recommends, develops and revises policies related to the utilization review process Works collaboratively with physicians, Case Management, the discharge planning process, Admissions, Central Scheduling and other CRHS associates Educates staff, physicians and other personnel regarding medical necessity requirements as defined by approved review criteria Attends 75% of staff meetings Participates in committees which promote staff and medical center facility growth as directed by Director/Manager and/or CRMC policy Attends mandatory in-services and committee meetings as assigned Adheres to dress code, conduct and attendance policies Participate in activities that promote personal development Must maintain all organizational education and work requirements (i.e., Annual Mandatory Education, Competencies, BLS Provider, etc.) Other duties as assigned by management Qualifications Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, required Proof of the highest level of nursing education achieved, required At least one-year experience in the area of case management/utilization review, preferred
Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for the provision of care as delegated and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Medical Center. The LPN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Qualifications Graduate of approved program of vocational or practical nursing education with current Arkansas State Board Licensure.
Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for care of infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients with health care needs ranging from those requiring outpatient and inpatient intervention to the critically ill. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts. Pre-Op The Pre-Op RN will aid in preparing the patient for their surgical procedure. The Pre-Op RN is responsible for starting and monitoring IVs, administering pre-operative medications, and performing pre-operative procedures with the assistance of anesthesia. They will provide support, education, direct care to patients, and act as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient families/support system. PACU The PACU nurse is responsible for assessing the patient, should have a thorough knowledge of pain medication and be able to make judgments and assessments when it comes to pain, vomiting or trouble breathing. PACU nurses work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, making quick decisions. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Qualifications Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas required, BSN preferred • Proof of the highest level of nursing education achieved, required • Minimum of two years RN experience, required • Minimum of two years RN experience in a PACU, ER or Critical Care, preferred • Professional Board Certification, preferred
Overview 3 North is a unit in which the Register Nurse (RN) facilitates expert multidisciplinary care to a variety of medical/surgical adult and geriatric patients. There is a strong emphasis on provision of care to patients requiring hospitalization before and/or after general surgery. The RN also cares for the Ear, Nose and Throat surgical patients along with peritoneal dialysis patients and patients with other medical problems covering a wide range of diagnoses. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Qualifications • Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas • BSN preferred • If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire. • Certification preferred • Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education • Successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers • Basic keyboarding skills, preferred • Aggression Management Training Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.
