RN - Inpatient Nights

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide bedside care, develop care plans, and support patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with electronic medical records, and a current nursing licence.

This role requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment and manage critical patient assessments. Weekend and holiday shifts will be a part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current or pending Registered Nurse licence without restrictions.
• Preferred experience in healthcare settings like home health, hospice, or acute care.
• Ability to manage and assess care plans.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes care plans in an interdisciplinary setting.
• Provides bedside care focused on patient goals.
• Documents care and operates medical equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Clinical assessment

Electronic medical records

Detail-oriented

Education

Current or pending AR or Compact Registered Nurse licence

Job description

12 Hour Shifts 7-7 with rotating weekend and holiday coverage

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes plan of care within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Provides compassionate bedside care with a focus on patient goals.
• Will regularly complete assessments for physical and emotional needs.
• Will provide supportive education, coaching, and guidance to family and loved ones regarding patient condition and needs.
• Will utilize a variety of nursing skills to maintain physican care and comfort.
• Treats, educates patient and families about medical conditions and provides emotional support to patients' family members.
• Documents care, operates medical equipment, and administers medications.
• Assists CNA and LPN with duties and provide nursing guidance when necessary.
• Able to productively work with or without supervision, and be accountable for completion of work and assignments.

Requirements

• Current or pending AR or Compact Registered Nurse licence without restrictions.
• Prefer previous experience in a healthcare facility; home health, hospice, gerontology, geriatrics, acute or terminal care.
• Compassionate, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented individuals that are able to cope with human suffering is necessary.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.
• Electronic medical records experience and attention to detail with documentation standards.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to manage and assess care plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively and pleasantly with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Able to excercise sound judgement and seek clarification when necessary.
• Reliable and dependable for scheduling and availability.