Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical-PRN

Lifepoint Health•Benton, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN (as needed) position for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical-Surgical unit at Saline Memorial Hospital, which is part of Lifepoint Health. The Medical Surgical unit spans two floors and has 60 beds. The team delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process in alignment with established scope and standards of practice. This role reports directly to the Department Director or Manager.

Requirements

Current state or compact state RN license.
Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
One-year previous experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred within one year of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred within one year of hire.
NRP preferred within one year of hire.
Handle with Care preferred within one year of hire.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs duties as assigned and requested.
Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Paid family leave.
Paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package and company match.
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.