RN-Weekend Nurse: Hospitalist

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the assigned unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team to improve outcomes. You will perform nursing duties, educate patients and families, and prioritize care.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure, BLS within 14 days, ACLS/PALS Certification preferred. The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient safety, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.
• ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification.

Responsabilités

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
• Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Connaissances

Computer literacy

Formation

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Outils

RN licensure

BLS Certification within 14 days

ACLS/PALS Certification

Description du poste

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy

Overview
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
1 year of experience
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
YesNo
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
SedentaryLightMediumHeavy
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated