Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical - Weekend Option Nights

Company: Saline Memorial Hospital
Location: Benton
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary - Provides care and assistance to the patients in the Medical and Surgical Units under direction of nursing and medical staff by performing the "ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES" listed below.
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Education - High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. -
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Experience -6 months experience preferred.
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Licensed RN and currently registered to practice nursing in the state of Arkansas. - Must be currently certified in CPR.

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

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