Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical provides patient-centered care on Saline Memorial Hospital’s 60-bed Medical Surgical unit, which spans two floors. The RN uses the nursing process in alignment with established scope and standards of practice and works collaboratively with physicians and nursing colleagues to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The position reports directly to the Department Director.

The role is full-time, day shift, with a stated schedule of 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. The RN performs patient assessments and reassessments, manages pain, administers medications safely, assists physicians with procedures, delivers treatments within licensure scope, educates patients and families, and operates equipment safely. The RN also participates in performance improvement and continuing education, maintains reliable attendance, and may work flexible shifts or units as needed.

Requirements

• Current state or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NRP, and Handle with Care preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as assigned and requested.
• Complete focused patient assessments and reassessments based on the patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Assess and reassess pain and use appropriate pain-management techniques.
• Provide patient care and communicate effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrate medication knowledge and administer medications correctly according to the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Perform treatments and deliver care within licensure scope.
• Promote patient safety by providing care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operate and manage equipment safely and correctly.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree