RN Med Surg

Baptist Health; Heber Springs (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, compassionate patient care in Arkansas. The RN will use the nursing process and Baptist Health training to deliver quality care and outcomes, while applying clinical knowledge and critical thinking in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The role requires AR RN licensure with BSN preferred. CPR is required, and ACLS/PALS may be needed for certain units, with education provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license to practice in Arkansas.
• New RN graduate accepted; BSN preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team.
• CPR required; ACLS/PALS may be required in some units.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in daily practice.
• Adhere to department policies and organizational processes for unified workflow.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical competence

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

RN license Arkansas

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS/PALS preferred

Job description

A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes.

Other information:

• A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, and licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.
• Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.
• RN that is not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program.
• Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided.
• Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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