RN Behavioral Health

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking an registered nurse to deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process and facility training. The RN will demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking within an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires Arkansas RN licensure; BSN is preferred. CPR is required; ACLS/PALS/NALS may be needed in some units with training provided. Full unit-specific education is provided by Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• A new RN graduate or RN in good standing licensed to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge to meet standard of care.
• Able to function as a partner in an interdisciplinary team.
• Not actively participating in the CNAP program.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and Baptist Health training to provide safe, therapeutic care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Follow department policies to ensure a seamless workflow and best patient outcomes.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and contribute to an exceptional patient experience.
• Participate in specialty education as required by units.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Summary:
A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes.

Other information:
A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, and licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred. Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care. Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team. RN that is not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program. Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided. Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

This job will be authorized48.00 hours bi-weekly.

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