RN Med Surg-Orthopedics

About the role

This position is in the Orthopedics department. A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and Baptist Health training to provide safe, therapeutic, compassionate patient care.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking.
• Know and understand department policies, processes, and organizational requirements.
• Work in a unified workflow with the healthcare team to create exceptional patient experience and best possible outcomes.

Requirements / Qualifications

• New RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, licensed to practice in Arkansas.
• BSN preferred.
• Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.
• Able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.
• Not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program.
• Healthcare CPR required; some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS – training provided.
• Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

Schedule

Shift: Night (1900 – 0630). Authorized 72.00 hours bi‑weekly.