RN Med Surg-Admissions Unit

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a registered nurse for the Admissions Unit to deliver safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process, guided by Baptist Health policies, with a focus on clinical competence and critical thinking.

The RN will work the night shift (1830-0700), operate within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, maintain Arkansas licensure (BSN preferred), and complete required CPR training with specialty education provided as needed.

Qualifications

• A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, licensed to practice in Arkansas. BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in care delivery.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Adhere to department policies and organizational requirements to ensure consistent workflows.
• Participate in specialty education as needed for unit requirements.

Skills

RN (Registered Nurse)

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure in Arkansas

BSN 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.

Job Details

• Department: Admissions Unit
• Shift: Night
• Working Hours: 1830-0700

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.