FULL TIME RN DAYS - WOMEN'S SERVICES

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional patient care services in Women's Services at Mena Regional Health System in Mena, Arkansas. This is a full-time day position. The nurse assesses patient needs, plans and implements care, evaluates responses to treatment, and directs nursing care delivered by other members of the nursing treatment team. The role may include serving as a lead or charge nurse and participating in computerized health information systems. The position requires maintaining nursing competencies and regulatory standards, documenting pertinent observations and information, preparing departmental and accounting reports, and participating in special events. The employee may be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends regularly or as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position involving life-threatening procedures, medicines, and confidential information.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Licensed in the State of Arkansas as a Registered Nurse.
BLS (CPR) certification required.
Five years of hospital experience preferred.
Ability to perform duties promptly and with little direct supervision, including planning and organizing workload.
Ability to judge appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate with others by telephone and email.
Physical ability to reach and grasp with arms and hands; proofread and check documents; use a keyboard; and hear normal and soft tones.
Able to perform life-threatening procedures and work with medicines and confidential information.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred but not required.
PALS certification preferred but not required.
Five years of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient needs, plan and implement patient care activities, and evaluate the patient's response to treatment.
Manage activities within the therapeutic milieu and direct nursing care delivered by other members of the nursing treatment team while promoting teamwork.
Document pertinent and meaningful observations and information on individual flow sheets and in progress notes.
May function as lead or charge nurse.
Participate in computerized health information systems.
Prepare departmental and accounting reports in a timely manner.
Maintain nursing competencies and standards required by regulatory entities.
Actively participate in all special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Human Resources policies and procedures and respond to departmental, personnel, and Medical Staff needs consistent with hospital policy and objectives.
Practice regular and punctual attendance.