Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Progressive (Full Time - Days)
About The Position
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes including, but not limited to student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Arkansas Registered Nurse license & CPR, required
- ACLS required within 6 months
- ASLS and Dysrhythmia required in 18 months
- This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses
Nice To Haves
- National certification in relevant field, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools
- Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner
- Identify changes in patient's condition and report to appropriate providers
- Monitor the care that patients receive
- Maintain patients' medical records through complete and accurate documentation
- Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
- Evaluates patient's progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
