Registered Nurse

Job TitleRegistered Nurse (RN)Job DescriptionThe role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising job classes including, student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesPerform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment toolsProvide nursing care according to plan and perform clinical practice skills in a competent and safe mannerIdentify changes in patient's condition and report to appropriate providersMonitor the care that patients receiveMaintain patients' medical records through complete and accurate documentationFloat among various clinical services as competency and training is completed.Evaluates patient's progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care teamQualificationsEducation: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing programLicensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required. ACLS and PALS required within 90 days.Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nursesWork EnvironmentThis position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, and radiation. This position serves a cultural and linguistically diverse patient population.Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.