RN - HOSPICE HOUSE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking an RN to provide direct nursing care to terminally ill patients, assess conditions, and plan interventions using the nursing process.

Requires Arkansas RN license, valid driver’s license, and vehicle liability insurance; two years of patient care experience preferred, with one year in Hospice or community settings. Experience in Hospice, Home Health, or Oncology is desirable.

Qualifications

• RN license in Arkansas required.
• Two years patient care nursing experience preferred; one year in Hospice or community setting.
• Experience in Med/Surgery, Oncology, Home Health, or Hospice desirable.
• Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, patient care procedures, ability to operate technical equipment.
• This is a safety sensitive position. See St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for details.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and assess the patient’s condition using the nursing process; set goals; prescribe nursing interventions to meet physical and psychological needs of patient and family.
• Function independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Overtime and call-back may be required by the hospital.
• RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership; promote good public relations and patient confidentiality.

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

• Associate, diploma, or baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. Must maintain driver’s license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance
• Experience
• Two years patient care nursing experience preferred with one year in Hospice or community setting. Prior experience in Med/Surgery, Oncology, Home Health, or Hospice desirable. Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, patient care procedures, ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
• Physical
• Driving is part of job responsibilities. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching. Lifting up to 100 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs.
• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• JOB SUMMARY
• Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient using nursing process; set goals; prescribes appropriate nursing intervention to meet those goals of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Able to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. The RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.