RN ICU Nights (7P-7A)

Location: Hot Springs, AR (71901)
Company: National Park Medical Center
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 25 days ago
Reposted: 4 days ago

Where We Are:

Live where others only get to vacation Hot Springs, located in the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains, offers a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural life, and historical interest. With numerous outdoor activities, art galleries, local shops, and diverse cuisine, Hot Springs has something for everyone.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off/Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
  • Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance
  • And much more

Position Summary:

  • Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
  • Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
  • Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
  • Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
  • Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
  • Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate Degree or Diploma - Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Currently licensed as RN in the State of Arkansas - unrestricted
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Physical Requirements:

  • Medium Work (Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently;
  • Standing/Walking Work (Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking)

Experience:

  • 1 year in PACU or ICU preferred

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