RN - Operating Room - Full Time - Days - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Forrest City Medical Center; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room department. This role involves evaluating assigned patients, documenting care plans, and assisting physicians during procedures. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in nursing and certified as a registered nurse.

The RN will focus on promoting patient independence through education and self-care skills. Familiarity with nursing practices is essential for this position, and candidates with a Bachelor's degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree and certification as a registered nurse.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and practices in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document nursing care for assigned patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and perform tests within RN scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care planning

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

RN - Operating Room

Job Summary

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
• Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse.
• Prefer Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.