Registered Nurse (RN), Peri-Anesthesia - North Hills Surgery Center (Full-Time, M-F)

Job DetailsJob Location: North Hills Surg Ctr. LLC - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: RN License - Unencumbered Job Shift: DaysJob Category: Surgical ServicesOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Clinical Coordinator. 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 the job classes including, but not limited to: 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 Responsibilities


Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools
Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner
Identify changes in patient’s condition and report to appropriate providers
Monitor the care that patients receive
Maintain patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation
Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
Evaluates patient’s progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team


 

Qualifications


Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required. ACLS and PALS required within 6 months.
Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses


 

Work Environment: This 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.  
QualificationsQualifications


Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required. ACLS and PALS required within 6 months.
Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses