RN Med Surg-Rehab Unit
About the role
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, and compassionate patient care; demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking; know and understand department policies and organizational requirements; apply them in a unified workflow with the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience and best possible outcomes.
Requirements
- Current RN license to practice in the state of Arkansas
- Healthcare CPR certification (ACLS, PALS, and/or NALS may be required in some areas; training provided)
Qualifications
- New RN graduate from an accredited nursing program OR Registered Nurse in good standing
- BSN preferred
- Ability to apply basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care
- Ability to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team
- Not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program
Skills
- Clinical competence
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
Schedule
Night shift, working hours 1830‑0700; authorized 72.00 hours bi‑weekly.