RN Med Surg

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a registered nurse to deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process. The RN will demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking while aligning with department policies to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates are graduates or licensed RNs in good standing in Arkansas; BSN preferred. CPR is required; ACLS/PALS/NALS may be required in certain units, with specialty education provided as needed.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Arkansas or eligible; BSN preferred.
• Applies basic nursing knowledge to meet standard of care.
• Works as a full partner on an interdisciplinary team.
• CPR required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be required.
• Specialty units provide specific specialty education.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in daily practice.
• Follow department policies to maintain a unified workflow with the team and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical competence

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

CPR certification

ACLS

PALS

NALS

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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