RN - INFECTIOUS DISEASE PROGRAM

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking an Infectious Disease (ID) nurse to support the ID care team in coordinating and managing patient care from the initial consultation through hand-off to the attending physician or primary care provider.

The role operates in a normal hospital environment with exposure to biological hazards and requires standing, walking, and heavy lifting as part of the job. The ID team collaborates closely to ensure safe and efficient patient transitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient flow from initial consultation to hand-off to attending or primary care provider.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
• Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• The infectious disease (ID) nurse collaborates with the ID care team to coordinate and manage the process of patient from the point of initial consultation through hand-off to an attending or primary care provider.