Dual-Specialty RN | Acute Care Charge Nurse

St. Bernards Medical Group; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Health System seeks an RN licensed in Arkansas to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on a daily basis.

ACLS and PALS are required, plus two years of acute care leadership or charge experience. This safety-sensitive role involves overtime and call-back as needed in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Arkansas.
• ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Two years of acute care nursing with leadership/charge experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate daily patient care.
• Deliver, assign and supervise patient care for a nursing unit; assist leadership.

Education

Registered Nurse license (Arkansas)

ACLS & PALS

Job description

• JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Education Required
    Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. ACLS and PALS required.
  • Experience
    Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
    Addendum: Basic knowledge of nursing management practices, techniques, and
    staffing as acquired through two years of nursing experience in an acute care
    hospital assuming a leadership or charge role.
  • Physical
    This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
    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.
• 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.
  Addendum: Responsible for delivery, assigning, and supervising patient care for a single nursing unit(s) and assisting the PCM and/or Director with the supervision and direction of employees and the management of material resources. Under the direct supervision of the PCM and/or Director, responsible for an assigned unit/units, 1 shift.