HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FLOAT POOL RN, (ER/MEDSURGICAL)

Candidates in this role will float between the various St Bernards healthcare system hospital locations; St Bernards Medical (Jonesboro), Lawrence Memorial (Walnut Ridge) and possibly Cross Ridge Community (Wynne) as well as Five Rivers Medical Center (Pocahontas). 

A minimum of 1 year medical surgical RN nursing experience is required. 

• Education
  • Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.
• Experience
  • 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
  • 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.
  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

• Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the
  care of patients on a daily basis. 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 hospital. 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, 1 shift.