MED​/SURG RN - NIGHTS

Position: MED/SURG RN - FULL TIME NIGHTS
Job Summary:

At the direction and control of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional patient care services.

Principal Duties and 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.

Education Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Licensed in the State of Arkansas as a Registered NurseBLS (CPR) Certification RequiredACLS preferred but not required.

PALS preferred but not required.

Experience:

Five (5) years’ hospital experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to:

Reaching and grasping with arms and hands

Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy

Using a keyboard to enter or transform words or data Hearing in normal and soft tones

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.

The demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical Demands:

Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service

Safety Sensitive Position 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
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