BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - RN - ADULT/PSYCH

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a registered nurse to provide daily patient care under supervision of the Director or Nurse Manager. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on a day-to-day basis.

This role requires an active Arkansas RN license, knowledge of hospital policies, and the ability to operate medical equipment. Overtime and on-call may be required as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Arkansas RN license or permit.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate medical and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care daily.
• Under supervision of nursing leadership; overtime and call-back may be required.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Equipment operation

Education

Arkansas RN licensure

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.
• Experience
  • Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
• Physical
  • Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis. Under the general supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.