RN Med Surg

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process. You will demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking while following departmental policies to achieve optimal outcomes.

Nursing staff collaborate within an interdisciplinary team for a unified workflow. Shift details: Day shift, hours 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, working in the 5 B - Vascular department.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensed in Arkansas.
• New RN graduate or RN in good standing; BSN preferred.
• Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Healthcare CPR required; ACLS/PALS/NALS training provided.
• Familiar with the department policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Work within Baptist Health policies to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Be available for Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and collaborate with health care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical competence

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nursing process

Education

RN degree or diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Department: 5 B - Vascular
Shift: Day
Working Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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.