Registered Nurse - Emergency (Full-Time, 7pm-7am)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional is seeking a Registered Nurse - Emergency for night shift (7pm-7am) at Fayetteville, AR. The role coordinates total nursing care for assigned patients, conducts assessments, plans and documents care, and guides junior staff.

The ideal candidate will have Arkansas RN license, CPR, ACLS/PALS within specified timelines, and acute care experience. This position requires physical stamina and dedication to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Arkansas RN license and CPR required.
• ACLS and PALS within stated timelines; TNCC within 12 months.
• National Certification and ASLS encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools.
• Provides nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate providers in a timely manner.
• Initiates and monitors care that patients receive.
• Maintains patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation.
• Evaluates patient needs and communicates to care team as appropriate.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Clinical nursing care

Team coordination

Education

Arkansas RN license

CPR certification

ACLS within 90 days of hire

PALS within 90 days of hire

TNCC within 12 months

National Certification encouraged

Job description

Registered Nurse - Emergency (Full-Time, 7pm-7am) # Registered Nurse - Emergency (Full-Time, 7pm-7am)Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftNightsEducation LevelRN License - UnencumberedCategoryNursing Services## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.**Position Summary**The role of the Registered Nursereports to the Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes of student nurse, ED Tech II, phlebotomists, paramedics, and unit secretaries. If in the role of clinical coordinator will be responsible for delegating to other RNs. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of EMT, paramedic, and nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.**Essential** **Position Responsibilities*** Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools* Provides nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner* Identifies changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate providers in a timely manner* Initiates and monitors care that patients receive* Maintains patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation* Evaluates patient needs and communicates to care team as appropriate**Qualifications*** **Education:** Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program* **Licensure and Certifications:**Arkansas Registered Nurse license & CPR, required. ACLS within 90 days of hire, required. PALS within 90 days of hire, required. This position requires a moderate sedation and dysrhythmia course, and TNCC within 12 months of date of hire or transfer. National Certification and ASLS are encouraged.* **Experience:** Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred.**Work Environment**: This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation, and communicable disease. This position spends the majority of time standing and/or walking of short distances, with frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of up to 100lbs as well as occasional carrying of up to 25 lbs. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with the majority being adults and geriatrics.