RN-7AM 7PM

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking an entry-level RN to provide direct and indirect patient care. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess a valid RN license. BLS and possibly ACLS/PALS certifications are required. This position emphasizes patient safety and effective communication skills. Join us to enhance patient outcomes with compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire is mandatory.
• ACLS/PALS specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients accurately based on medical condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide age-appropriate care.
• Formulate teaching plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

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Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy

Licensure

• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification (Preferred)

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Other

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care