Registered Nurse Clinic RN, Ft, SMC, $5,000 sign-on-bonus

Unity Health•Searcy, AR

About The Position

Under the direct supervision and delegation of the physician, the Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care. The nurse prepares for procedures by anticipating the medical supplies required and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective, efficient care and desired patient outcomes. Once oriented and when directed, the nurse serves as a resource nurse. The role supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and applies knowledge of patients’ ages, cultural diversity, and spiritual and emotional needs to care delivery. The RN contributes to quality nursing care through performance-improvement techniques and positive patient outcomes. The role requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the nursing process, as well as assessment skills to coordinate multidisciplinary care and meet established practice guidelines, clinic-specific policies, and regulatory standards. The position requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Arkansas licensure as a registered nurse.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Demonstrated knowledge, training, and skills appropriate to neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary team members, patients, significant others, and physicians.
Effective decision-making, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Position is designated safety sensitive; associates actively using medical marijuana are excluded from safety-sensitive employment, even with a valid medical marijuana card.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care under the direct supervision and delegation of the physician.
Prepare for procedures by anticipating the medical supplies required.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective, efficient care and desired patient outcomes.
Serve as a resource nurse when oriented and directed.
Apply knowledge of patients’ ages, cultural diversity, and spiritual and emotional needs to patient care.
Contribute to quality nursing care through performance-improvement techniques and positive patient outcomes.
Use assessment skills to support multidisciplinary patient care and teamwork in accordance with practice guidelines, clinic policies, and regulatory standards.
Assist physicians with procedures and minor surgeries.
Administer treatments and medications, collect patient data relevant to the plan of care or problem list, collaborate with healthcare providers, and educate patients and/or significant others.