Registered Nurse - Peri-OP/PACU (Full-Time, 4 10hr Shifts 8:00am-7pm)
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating total nursing care for assigned patients, including assessment, planning, and documentation. The role also involves supervising nursing assistants and students while ensuring patient quality of care and safety goals are met.
The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Director of Nursing. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes, including student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools Provide nursing care according to plan and perform clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner Identify changes in patient’s condition and report to appropriate providers Monitor the care that patients receive Maintain patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation Float among various clinical services as competency and training is completed. Evaluates patient’s progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required. ACLS and PALS required within 90 days. TNCC required within 18 months of hire.
This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with an unencumbered Arkansas RN license and CPR certification. ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications are required within specific timeframes following hire.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
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