RN

Baptist•Jonesboro, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. The role involves communicating and collaborating with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The RN is expected to provide high-quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Key aspects include preserving the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restoring health whenever possible. The position also requires performing general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Computer literacy
RN licensure
BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Nice To Haves

ACLS

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed.
Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs.
Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care.
Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.