RN-Float

Float Registered Nurse (RN)The Float Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for care of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute med-surg medical-surgical/ cardiac patients. The float nurse will coordinate nursing care for patients, participate in patient and family teaching, and provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Assignments will be coordinated according to census, acuity, and staffing needs as determined by the House Supervisor. The Float RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:This position is a designated as "Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.Qualifications:Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, requiredBSN preferredIf less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.Certification PreferredMinimum two (2) years' experience in an acute care hospital setting as a registered nurseCritical Care background preferredProof of high school or equivalent or higher educationSuccessful completion of Medication Administration ExamBasic keyboarding skills, preferred