Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - 5 South Surgical / Orthopedics

Baxter Health • Mountain Home, AR

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Staff position is on 5 South, a 26-bed surgical unit specializing in orthopedics, general surgery, and neurosurgery. The unit is a fast-paced, technical environment that requires attention to detail and self-confidence. Its staff includes 13 Orthopedic Certified Registered Nurses, and its Shared Governance culture supports bedside-driven change throughout the organization.

The registered nurse provides and coordinates direct patient care for the unit’s patient population, applying nursing education, clinical experience, theory, research, and specialized knowledge to plan care and achieve quality-focused, cost-effective outcomes. The nurse collaborates with others to enhance care quality, interprets and communicates research findings, and participates in continuous quality improvement. The role also provides leadership within the nursing team, determines which tasks can safely be delegated to licensed and unlicensed personnel, adheres to nursing care standards, promotes teamwork, and supports the hospital’s mission, values, and standards.

Applicants without experience must successfully complete a residency program. The position is designated safety sensitive under Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana. A sign-on bonus of $2,500–$10,000 is advertised; conditions may apply.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate of Science in Nursing required.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Applicants without experience must successfully complete a residency program.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8 to 12 hours during shifts.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds or more of equipment.
• Ability to push a wheelchair weighing in excess of 150 pounds with patient and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift patients with assistance when they weigh 125 pounds or more.
• Ability to spend eight hours or more using a computer, monitor, or similar screen with a keyboard and/or mouse.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR situations and obtaining equipment.
• Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and with composure.
• Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients on the nursing unit.
• Coordinate care for the assigned patient population.
• Plan patient care using nursing theory, research, and specialized knowledge.
• Promote quality-focused and cost-effective care outcomes.
• Collaborate with others to enhance quality of care.
• Interpret, evaluate, and communicate research findings.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• 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.
• Adhere to nursing care standards and support the hospital’s mission, values, and standards.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $2,500–$10,000; conditions may apply.
• The posting directs applicants to the Baxter Health Careers benefits page for information about benefits.

What This Job Offers

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