RN - WEEKENDS - HOSPICE HOUSE

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care for terminally ill patients. Requires RN licensure in Arkansas and an appropriate nursing degree (associate, diploma, or baccalaureate).

Driving responsibilities and safety policies apply. Two years of patient care experience preferred, including Hospice or community settings; hospital procedures and equipment knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate, diploma, or baccalaureate degree in nursing is required.
• Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.
• Must maintain driver's license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient using nursing process; set goals; prescribes appropriate nursing intervention to meet those goals of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family.
• Able to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.
• The RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership.
• The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Connaissances

RN licensure (Arkansas)

Driver's license (Arkansas)

Automobile liability insurance

Formation

Bachelor's/Diploma in Nursing

Description du poste

Associate, diploma, or baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas. Must maintain driver's license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance

Experience

Two years patient care nursing experience preferred with one year in Hospice or community setting. Prior experience in Med/Surgery, Oncology, Home Health, or Hospice desirable. Knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, patient care procedures, ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.

Physical

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

Driving is part of job responsibilities. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching. Lifting up to 100 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct nursing care and assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs of the terminally ill patient using nursing process; set goals; prescribes appropriate nursing intervention to meet those goals of the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Able to function independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital. The RN will serve as a role model for nursing assistants and students by demonstrating clinical competence and leadership. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the nursing division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.