• Sss - RN - Healthcare System Float RN

    St. Bernard's Medical Center (Jonesboro, AR)


    + JOB REQUIREMENTS

    + Education

    + Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

    + Experience

    + At least 1 (one) year of RN experience in an acute care setting. Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation. Basic knowledge of nursing management practices, techniques, and staffing as acquired through two years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital assuming a leadership or charge role.

    + Physical

    + This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

    + Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

    + JOB SUMMARY

    + Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis that could be located at any of the St. Bernards Healthcare System. Will be required to float to different facilities. Under the general supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the facility they are working inl. Responsible for delivery, assigning, and supervising patient care for a single nursing unit(s) and assisting the PCM and/or Director with the supervision and direction of employees and the management of material resources. Under the direct supervision of the PCM and/or Director, responsible for an assigned unit/units, one shift.