RN Specialty Critical Care

Baptist Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Arkansas is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process. The role requires licensure in Arkansas, with BSN preferred, and CPR required. ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be provided depending on unit.

The RN will integrate into an interdisciplinary care team to achieve optimal outcomes, adhere to department policies, and maintain clinical competence and critical thinking across care settings.

Qualifications

• RN graduate or RN in good standing licensed to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge to meet standard of care.
• Practices as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.
• Healthcare CPR required; ACLS, PALS and/or NALS training may be provided.
• Specialty units require specialty education.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide safe, therapeutic and compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking in daily practice.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Arkansas RN license

BSN preferred

ACLS/PALS/NALS training provided

Job description

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. 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 authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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