RN Specialty Critical Care | Fort Smith

Baptist Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Fort Smith, AR seeks a registered nurse for the Med Surg/IMC units. The RN will provide safe, compassionate patient care using the nursing process, uphold clinical standards, and collaborate with the interprofessional team.

The position requires AR RN licensure, CPR certification, and familiarity with department policies. BSN preferred; ACLS/PALS/NALS training may be required. Night shift, 1830–0700 with a 72-hour bi-weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas.
• BSN degree preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS/NALS may be required.
• able to function as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process to ensure safe, therapeutic patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver continuous, quality care.
• Adhere to department policies and organizational requirements for standard of care.
• Work night shift (1830–0700) within Med Surg / IMC units.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Team-based care

Education

Registered Nurse license (Arkansas)

BSN preferred

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.

Job Details

• Department: Med Surg / IMC
• 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. 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.