RN - WEEKENDS - HOSPICE HOUSE

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care for terminally ill patients using the nursing process.

The RN will assess patient needs, set goals, and implement appropriate interventions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Overtime and call-back may be required; confidentiality and professional leadership 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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and assess patient conditions using the nursing process.
• Set goals and implement appropriate nursing interventions for patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and function independently when needed.
• Overtime and call-back are required as needed.
• Role model for nursing staff and students while upholding patient confidentiality.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Med/Surgery experience

Home Health experience

Oncology experience

Policies and procedures knowledge

Patient care

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Diploma in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

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.