Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical

TieTalent; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in North Little Rock is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg unit responsible for total nursing care of patients. This role includes assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and providing education to patients and families. Candidates must possess an ADN and an active RN license in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Arkansas is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' conditions and develops nursing care plans.
• Implements and evaluates patient care interventions.
• Communicates with patients and educates them and their families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN)

Job description

03114 RN - Med/Surg
This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments.
Reports to: Department Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
License: Current Registered Nurse to practice/work in the state of AR
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire;
Required Skills
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus
Essential Functions
1. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing care needs
2. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
3. Develops individual nursing care plans
4. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
5. Evaluates patient care outcomes
6. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
7. Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
8. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
9. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
10. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.
Nonessential Functions
1. Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
2. Assists in the orientation of new employees
3. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations
4. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.