Clinical Resource Nurse — Care, Teaching & Teamwork

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Arkansas is seeking an RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, apply nursing processes, and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

You will precept new nurses, educate patients and families, perform nursing duties with critical thinking, prioritize care, and ensure safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Assists with precepting and training new nurses.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.li>
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Skills

Adaptability

Assessment skills

Teaching skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Precepting guidance

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Arkansas is seeking an RN to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, apply nursing processes, and uphold patient autonomy and dignity.

You will precept new nurses, educate patients and families, perform nursing duties with critical thinking, prioritize care, and ensure safety.