RN - ONE DAY SURGERY/PACU

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Arkansas is seeking a registered nurse to deliver daily patient care in an acute hospital setting. The role requires leadership on a unit and collaboration with PCM and director-level staff.

You will assess, implement, and evaluate care plans, mentor junior staff, and participate in staffing and resource management, with overtime and call-back as needed.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in Arkansas.
• ACLS and PALS certification required.
• Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures; ability to operate technical equipment.
• Two years of nursing experience in acute care hospital with leadership or charge role.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care daily.
• Under supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and RN in charge, participate in care delivery.
• Overtime and call-back may be required.
• Assist with supervision of patient care for a unit and management of resources.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care procedures

Technical equipment operation

Nursing leadership

Education

RN license in Arkansas

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. ACLS and PALS required.

Experience

Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.

Addendum: Basic knowledge of nursing management practices, techniques, and
staffing as acquired through two years of nursing experience in an acute care
hospital assuming a leadership or charge role.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis. Under the general supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.

Addendum: Responsible for delivery, assigning, and supervising patient care for a single nursing unit(s) and assisting the PCM and/or Director with the supervision and direction of employees and the management of material resources. Under the direct supervision of the PCM and/or Director, responsible for an assigned unit/units, 1 shift.