RN Med Surg

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse will demonstrate clinical competence and work collaboratively within the healthcare team to ensure the best patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate should be a new RN graduate or a licensed RN in good standing in Arkansas, preferably holding a BSN. Training for CPR and other certifications will be provided, and specialty education may also be required.

Qualifications

• New RN graduate or RN licensed in Arkansas required.
• Minimum skills to meet standard of care.
• Ability to work as a full partner in a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care.
• Utilize nursing process as per Baptist Health training.
• Understand and follow department policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical competence

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Basic nursing skills

Education

Registered Nurse in good standing

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Tools

Healthcare CPR

ACLS training

PALS training

NALS training

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation

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