RN - Dual Specialty - Surgery

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education A diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

Experience Previous operating room experience preferred. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St.

Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Requires - mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements (dusts, fumes, odors, water, etc.), exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse directly responsible for the therapeutic care of patients. The Registered Nurse must posses a good working knowledge of the nursing process.

The RN will serve as a role model for Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and students by demonstrating clinical competency and leadership.

The RN must be capable of serving as charge nurse in the absence of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the Nursing Division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Must be able to communicate effectively and project a positive, professional attitude toward patients, staff, visitors, and students; perform the day-to-day nursing tasks appropriately; and conduct him/herself in a professional manner and dress appropriately.

Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education

• A diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate degree in nursing is required. Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

• Experience

• Previous operating room experience preferred.

• Physical

• This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St.
  
  Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

• Requires - mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements (dusts, fumes, odors, water, etc.), exposure to biological, mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
  
  Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs.

• JOB SUMMARY

• The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse directly responsible for the therapeutic care of patients. The Registered Nurse must posses a good working knowledge of the nursing process.
  
  The RN will serve as a role model for Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and students by demonstrating clinical competency and leadership.
  
  The RN must be capable of serving as charge nurse in the absence of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director. The RN must promote good public relations for the unit, the Nursing Division, and the medical center while maintaining patient confidentiality.
  
  Must be able to communicate effectively and project a positive, professional attitude toward patients, staff, visitors, and students; perform the day-to-day nursing tasks appropriately; and conduct him/herself in a professional manner and dress appropriately.
  
  Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.