Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - 4 South Cardiac/Medical/Surgical Step Down

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baxter Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 31-bed Cardiac/Medical/Surgical Step-Down Unit, which cares for a diverse patient population ranging from low-acuity to critically ill. Patients may have cardiac conditions such as arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, and myocardial infarction; respiratory emergencies requiring Bi-PAP, aggressive pulmonary physiotherapy, and high-level monitoring; and other acute or chronic disease processes.

The registered nurse provides and is accountable for direct patient care for assigned patients, coordinates care within the patient population, and provides leadership within the nursing team. The nurse applies educational and clinical expertise to plan and deliver quality-focused, cost-effective care; makes decisions about safe delegation to licensed and unlicensed personnel; collaborates to enhance quality of care; and contributes to continuous quality improvement. The position also involves interpreting, evaluating, and communicating research findings, adhering to nursing care standards, promoting teamwork, and supporting the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• At least one year of experience preferred; no experience is required for candidates completing the residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provide and take accountability for direct nursing care of assigned patients on the unit.
• Coordinate care for patients within the unit’s patient population.
• Provide leadership within the nursing team and promote teamwork among coworkers.
• Determine which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed personnel involved in patient care.
• Use theory, research, and specialized nursing knowledge to plan patient care and support quality-focused, cost-effective outcomes.
• Collaborate with other practitioners to enhance quality of care.
• Interpret, evaluate, and communicate research findings.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to standards of nursing care and support the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.
• Respond to emergencies, including performing CPR and obtaining equipment.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2,500–$10,000; conditions may apply. Additional benefits are referenced on the Baxter Health Careers benefits page, but not specified in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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