Registered Nurse ( RN), ICU

Capitalmarketsp; Arkansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Arkansas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join its team in the Intensive Care Unit. This role focuses on patient assessments and critical care in a supportive environment. The position promises opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• One year of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage nurse schedules and staffing across all units.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and families.
• Monitor patient admissions and discharges for optimal flow.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Crisis Management

Communication

Education

Associates degree from an accredited nursing school

Current state RN license

Job description

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Your experience matters: Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center

At Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 11-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), our ICU operates with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio average. We offer Telehealth intensivists for immediate support and manage a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio/pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering specialized treatments, monitoring critical conditions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care are paramount

Key Responsibilities:

• Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity.
• Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery.
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly.
• Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity.
• Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery.
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly.
• Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.
  
  

How You’ll Contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• sign-on bonus
• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a associates degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred
  
  

About Our Health System

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 170 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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