REGISTERED NURSE - SURGICAL SERVICES-DAYS-FT

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr•Pine Bluff, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based within Jefferson Regional Surgical Services. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients in the operating room. This includes delegating duties appropriately and directing staff in the delivery of care, assuring responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources, collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Technical Diploma in Nursing required
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program
Current valid Arkansas Registered Nurse Licensure
BLS/CPR required prior to patient care
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with excellent critical thinking and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
ACLS and PALS certification required within 1 year of hire
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) preferred
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed for on-call shifts
Extensive experience in a variety of surgical specialties
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and train other staff members
2+ years of experience in perioperative nursing

Responsibilities

Quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients in the operating room
Delegating duties appropriately and directing staff in the delivery of care
Assuring responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources
Collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care
Demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Adapting to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities
Taking call with rotating weekends and holiday schedules