Register Nurse

Sevita•Benton, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and flexible Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time Float Nurse position. The role combines direct patient care with administrative nursing responsibilities to support individuals with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional or behavioral challenges. The Float Nurse transitions between administrative and floor nursing duties according to facility needs, including covering floor shifts when scheduled nurses are unavailable. Coverage may require working a full 12-hour shift or until alternate coverage is secured. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on operational and patient care needs. Some on-call responsibilities are required, and flexibility to provide extended floor coverage is essential. The position is in person and may require travel to support patient care and operational needs. The role provides clinical and administrative nursing support, including patient assessments and care coordination, medication administration, maintenance and review of medical records, support for care plans, staff education, and participation in interdisciplinary and facility meetings. The position has no direct supervisory or management responsibilities and performs additional nursing and administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Current, active state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience with nursing documentation, medication administration, physician orders, and coordination of patient care.
Ability to adjust work hours and provide direct patient care coverage based on facility staffing needs.
Ability to perform duties involving potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of relevant nursing experience, including experience providing direct patient care, is preferred.
Experience working with medically complex individuals is preferred.
Dependability, organization, adaptability, time management, prioritization, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and facility leadership.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and administrative nursing support, transitioning between responsibilities as facility needs require.
Provide floor nursing coverage when scheduled nursing staff are unavailable, including working 12-hour shifts or until alternate coverage is secured.
Conduct medical assessments and assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transitions of care.
Coordinate, obtain, review, and follow up on laboratory orders and results.
Perform wound assessments, gastrostomy tube (G-tube) assessments, and other nursing evaluations as needed.
Administer medications according to established guidelines and maintain accurate medication administration records.
Coordinate with pharmacies regarding medication orders, refills, changes, and monthly medication changeouts.
Review physician orders, medical documentation, nursing care plans, and medication records for accuracy and compliance.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized service plans and nursing care plans.
Maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Communicate with physicians, specialists, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
Assist with orientation, onboarding, and clinical training for newly hired nursing staff.
Provide nursing education, consultation, and technical assistance to staff regarding patient care needs and medical equipment.
Monitor and support management of complex medical conditions and promote patient health, safety, and wellness.
Participate in Individual Health Plan (IHP) or Plan of Care (POC) development and implementation as appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary team and other facility meetings as needed.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to nursing needs as assigned.
Travel as needed to support patient care and operational requirements.
Perform additional nursing and administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing (DON).