RN Med Surg

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics department on the night shift (1830-0700). The RN applies the nursing process to deliver safe, compassionate care and works within a structured workflow with the healthcare team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Licensed in Arkansas with CPR on file; BSN preferred. Training provided for ACLS/PALS/NALS as needed. This role supports a bi-weekly 72-hour schedule across specialty units.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in the state of Arkansas.
• BSN is preferred but not required.
• Capable of practicing as a full partner in an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic CPR required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in daily care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Clinical competence

Teamwork

CPR certification

ACLS training

PALS training

NALS training

Night shift adaptation

Education

RN license in Arkansas

BSN preferred

Tools

None

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Job Details

Department: Orthopedics
Shift: Night
Working Hours: 1830-0700

Summary

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 authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.