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RN- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- JONESBORO

St. Bernard's Medical Center • JONESBORO, AR 72401 • Posted 2 days ago

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The Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health at St. Bernard's Medical Center is responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis. This role operates under the general supervision of various hospital staff including the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge. The position requires adherence to hospital and department policies, patient care procedures, and the ability to operate technical equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis.
  • Operating technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
  • Adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.
  • Following patient care procedures.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.
  • Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
  • Ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.
  • Ability to work in a normal hospital environment with exposure to biological hazards and unpleasant odors.
  • Ability to perform close eye work and hear normal and soft tones.
  • Ability to distinguish smells and temperatures by touch and proximity.
  • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, carry up to 40 lbs, push/pull up to 350 lbs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach frequently.

Full Job Description

+ JOB REQUIREMENTS

+ Education

+ Current licensure or permit as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.

+ Experience

+ Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures; ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation.

+ Physical

+ Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

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

+ JOB SUMMARY

+ Responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis. Under the general supervision of the Director, Patient Care Manager, Assistant Patient Care Manager, and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.