Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical - Weekend Option Nights

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.

Education - High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 

Experience -6 months experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Licensed RN and currently registered to practice nursing in the state of Arkansas.  Must be currently certified in CPR.

• 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.