FULL TIME RN NIGHTS - EMERGENCY ROOM - SIGN-ON BONUS

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional patient care services. This role involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating patient responses to treatment. The nurse will manage activities within the therapeutic milieu, direct other nursing staff, and promote teamwork. Responsibilities include documentation, participation in computerized health information systems, preparing reports, maintaining nursing competencies, and adhering to regulatory standards. The position may require working evenings, nights, and/or weekends.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Licensed in the State of Arkansas as a Registered Nurse
BLS (CPR) Certification Required
Ability to read and understand written English words and sentences
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English words and sentences
Ability to understand spoken English words and sentences
Ability to communicate with others by telephone and e-mail
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workload
Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.
Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service
Performing life-threatening procedures
Working with medicine
Working with confidential information
Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
Responding to the needs of departments, personnel and Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectives
Practice regular and punctual attendance

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred but not required.
PALS preferred but not required.
Five (5) years’ hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patient’s response to treatment
Manages activities within the therapeutic milieu and directs delivery of nursing care by other members of the nursing treatment team while promoting teamwork.
Documents on individual flow sheet and progress notes all pertinent and meaningful observations and information
May function as lead or charge nurse
Participates in computerized health information systems.
Prepares reports for departmental and accounting purposes in a timely manner.
Maintains nursing competencies
Maintains standards required by regulatory entities
Actively participate in all special events
Performs other duties as assigned.
May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.