EXPERIENCED RN- DUAL SPECIALTY - ODS/PACU

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Arkansas is seeking a registered nurse in a leadership/charge role to oversee patient care on a daily basis. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, working under the Director and nurse in charge.

The role requires current AR RN licensure, ACLS and PALS, and a background in nursing management within an acute care hospital. OT and call-back duties may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
• Addendum: Basic knowledge of nursing management practices and staffing acquired through two years in acute care leadership.
• Two years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital in a leadership or charge role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care daily under supervision.
• Deliver, assign, and supervise patient care for a single nursing unit and assist with supervision of staff and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Education

RN license in Arkansas

ACLS

PALS

Job description

• 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.