RN-Float

Conway Regional Health System; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Conway Regional Health System is seeking a Float Registered Nurse to provide care for adolescent, adult and geriatric med-surg and cardiac patients. The Float RN will coordinate nursing care and participate in patient and family teaching, while delivering leadership by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Assignments are determined by census, acuity and staffing needs as managed by the House Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting as a registered nurse.
• CRITICAL CARE background preferred.
• Certification preferred.
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education.
• Successful completion of Medication Administration Exam.
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Float RN to care for adolescent, adult and geriatric med-surg and cardiac patients.
• Coordinate nursing care and participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership by collaborating with ancillary staff and interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN license Arkansas

Critical care

Medication administration

Keyboarding

Education

BSN preferred

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Overview

The Float Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for care of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute med-surg medical-surgical/ cardiac patients. The float nurse will coordinate nursing care for patients, participate in patient and family teaching, and provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Assignments will be coordinated according to census, acuity, and staffing needs as determined by the House Supervisor. The Float RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, required
• BSN preferred
• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.
• Certification Preferred
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting as a registered nurse
• Critical Care background preferred
• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
• Successful completion of Medication Administration Exam
• Basic keyboarding skills, preferred