RN, 13-week Contract, 7P-7a, Advance Care Unit

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Health in Searcy, Arkansas is seeking an RN for a 13-week contract on a 7P-7A schedule in the Advance Care Unit. The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and current AR licensure, with strong communication skills and a structured orientation period.

The nurse will deliver patient care using the nursing process, collaborate with other professionals to achieve outcomes, and function as a resource nurse when oriented. Safety-sensitive responsibilities apply as described.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure in the State of Arkansas.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Orientation period of no less than 2 weeks and generally no greater than 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, nursing problems identification, implementation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and outcomes.
• Serve as a resource nurse when oriented and directed, supporting the organization’s mission and values.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Nursing process

Patient care

Education

RN licensure in AR

Job description

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RN, 13-week Contract, 7P-7a, Advance Care Unit

Med Surg Full Time RN Searcy, AR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4360

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current licensure in the State of Arkansas. Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Training and Experience: Individualized orientation period of no less than 2 weeks and generally no greater than 3 months.
• Job Knowledge: Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: "The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alterations." Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering prescribed treatments, medications and diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care using the problem list, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.
• Safety Sensitive: YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as "safety sensitive." A "safety sensitive" position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a "safety sensitive" position.

DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, identification of nursing problems, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Serves as a resource nurse when oriented and so directed. Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values. Applies knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintains good physical and emotional well-being. Job responsibilities require a considerable amount of physical work. The individual will be required to assist with lifting and moving patients, pushing of carts, wheelchairs, and other equipment; and lifting or pushing of up to 50 pounds. The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, e.g., check chest tube drainage, check urinary output, etc. The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills. A significant amount of writing and computer entry is required. Trips to various departments will be required. The position does have some heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. Exposure to infectious wastes and body fluids may mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns, and goggles.

7p-7a, 3 nights per week, up to 2 weekends per month.