RN - Hospice (Full-Time, Nights/Weekends)

Wregional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arkansas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time position focused on delivering high-quality patient care. Duties include conducting assessments, implementing nursing strategies, and ensuring documentation accuracy, alongside supervising other nursing staff. Ideal candidates will hold a valid RN license and have graduation from an accredited nursing program, with opportunities for both new graduates and seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license & CPR required.
• Available for new graduates and experienced nurses.
• Preferred experience in a hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Provide nursing care according to established plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and document progress.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Practice

Patient Monitoring

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Licensed in related field

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nursing Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Clinical Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes including, but not limited to: student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools
• Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner
• Identify changes in patient’s condition and report to appropriate providers
• Monitor the care that patients receive
• Maintain patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation
• Evaluate patient’s progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team

Qualifications

• Education:Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Registered Nurse license & CPR, required.
• Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses. Previous experience in a hospice setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.

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