RN - CASE MANAGER - ACUTE HEALTH AT HOME - WEEKENDS

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a licensed RN to provide and direct home nursing care in the community setting. The role requires one year of nursing experience and specific focus on geriatric patients, with some pediatric/adult care as needed.

The nurse will assess patient data, plan and implement individualized care while adhering to agency policies. This is a safety-sensitive position with physical demands and driving responsibilities within Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as an RN in Arkansas.
• One year nursing experience.
• Experience caring for geriatric patients; some pediatric/adult care may be involved.
• Ability to assess data and identify patient needs by age-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides and directs home nursing care per agency policy and nursing process.

Skills

Geriatric care

Patient communication

Nursing assessment

Education

Active RN license in Arkansas

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

  • Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas.

• Experience

  • One year nursing experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primary the geriatric population, and to lesser degree the pediatric and adult population. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

• Physical

  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
  • Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less and 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must have reliable transportation and current drivers license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.

JOB SUMMARY

• Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care based on agencies policy and procedures through the competent application of the nursing process.