Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - 2 South Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Registered Nurse (RN)   

$10,000 Sign On Bonus!*

Position Highlights:

• Lifestyle:  Opportunity to “Work Where You Vacation” in the beautiful Twin Lakes Region of the Ozarks
• Education Opportunities:  Continue to advance you and your families’ education, utilizing Baxter Health Foundation Scholarships.
• Clinical Experience:  Nursing Division is ANCC Magnet Recognized

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patients on the nursing unit and providing leadership within the nursing team.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served, through the model of Shared Governance.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  ADN required.  BSN Preferred.
• Licensure:  Current Arkansas or Compact State RN License in good standing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred.
• BLS required.   ACLS within the first year of employment.
• Other:  Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.  Basic computer knowledge required.
• Preferred Education:  PNCC 

Safety Sensitive Designation: 

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions.  Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, and twist up to or exceeding 8 to12 hours during shift(s). Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment.  Able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient and equipment. Occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.  Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms.  May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or mental patients.

Work Environment:
Patient rooms, nursing unit, hospital environment.

Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package.  The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Paid  Time Off
• Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Concierge Service

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer.  Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at (870) 508-1070 or by email kbeavers@baxterregional.org and provide the details of your specific request.

Note:  Sign On Bonus available per Sign On Agreement Requirements.