LD00012 PRN RN

South Arkansas Regional Hospital; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in El Dorado is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate nursing care aligned with hospital objectives. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited RN program with current licensure in Arkansas. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate holds BLS and ACLS certifications. Join our dynamic team dedicated to quality patient care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice as an RN in Arkansas required.
• One year of experience in direct patient care preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required (may be obtained within 3 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care consistent with hospital goals.
• Document patient medical records accurately.
• Attend departmental meetings and education.
• Report suspicions of abuse/neglect and take appropriate action.
• Administer medications and immunizations with proper technique.
• Identify and plan safety measures to prevent patient injury.
• Document in patient medical records accurately and timely.
• Attend departmental meetings and education sessions.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and providers.
• Follow infection control protocols and standard precautions.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care to families, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Physical assessment

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing nursing care consistent with the goals and philosophy of South Arkansas Regional Hospital and with standards of nursing practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas. RNs are responsible for assisting the physician or provider with direct patient care designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the patient.

Qualifications/Experience

• Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Experience: One year of experience in direct patient care is preferred.
• Licenses/Certificate: Current licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas (includes multistate).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification: required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification: required (may be obtained within 3 months of hire).
• Department Specific Requirements: may be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

• Uphold and demonstrate “We Care” values in everyday activities and behavior.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal physical assessment findings and appropriately address abnormal findings.
• Exhibit appropriate communication skills necessary to provide patient care directives and interpret responses to treatment.
• Demonstrate appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect and take measures to report suspicions.
• Demonstrate competency and knowledge in proper technique for medication and immunization administration.
• Identify and plan for safety precautions to prevent patient injury.
• Meet departmental standards and competencies as evidence by department-specific documentation.
• Document appropriately in patient medical records.
• Attend scheduled departmental meetings and education.
• Report safety concerns or events appropriately and participate in performance improvement initiatives for the department and facility.
• Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, customers, leaders, and providers.
• Follow standard precaution protocols and abide by Infection Control procedures.
• Provide care directed by providers in a compassionate, supportive, and respectful manner to families, patients, and visitors at all times.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.

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