Must have at least 5 years' experience and must be able to float to ER/ICU/MED/SURG

Provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to care for patient within an assigned unit.

Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Under the supervision and administration of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse of assigned Unit, the Staff RN is responsible for the nursing care in an assigned nursing unit or a portion of a nursing unit.

• Assesses patients at least every two hours to assure quality of care and the needs of patients assigned.
• Sees that care plans are completed and updated as needed.
• Keeps patient’s physician informed of changing condition.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, families and fellow workers in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to handle repeated and sudden stressful situations.
• Must be versed in electrocardiography, drug therapy and emergency procedures which may be used in unit.
• Gives complete report to oncoming nurse.
• Cares for PACU patients appropriately and follows PACU guidelines.
• Observes and promotes infection control policies.
• Must know insulin drips, Cardizem drips, Amiodarone drips, Fentanyl, Versed, Propofol, Levophed, critical care IV infusions.

Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Current RN Arkansas license with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS certification within six months

Demonstrates ability to communicate with physicians, patients, peers, supervisors and all levels of hospital personnel.

Demonstrates ability to handle nursing situation involving patients in critical care