JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of an Associate degree, diploma, or Baccalaureate degree program in nursing. Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patient’s age as acquired through formal educational course work. 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 This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. 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. 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, responsible for 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by the hospital.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education RN required. Must possess a degree in nursing, with preference given to a bachelor’s degree. Experience Minimum of two years of hospital experience required. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to fumes, odors, biological and electrical hazards. Normal/corrected eyesight with close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Uses computer, telephone, copier, fax, scanner and adding machine. Lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying up to 20 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs. Frequently sitting. JOB SUMMARY To coordinate patient transfers from other facilities to include all services within the capabilities of the organization. Collaborates with accepting physician regarding provision of care for patient admission. Assist with Patient Placement Center and Utilization Management to perform admission status appropriateness by collaborating with MD, Patient Placement Coordinator, and Utilization Review Coordinator. Complies with guidelines, institutional policies and procedures, and other information to determine appropriate transfers and admissions into Medical Center, Emergency Department, and St. Bernards Behavioral Health.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Must be licensed as a registered nurse or LPN in the state of Arkansas. Experience Minimum of one year experience in hospital practice preferred. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. 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. Operates FAX machines, copiers, printers, and uses computer terminal; Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. JOB SUMMARY The Admit Discharge Nurse is responsible for the admission interview, medication reconciliation, and discharge process. The position must possess excellent communication skills and function at a high level as a member of the collaborative team. The role of this position is pivotal in coordinating the care of the patient pre and post discharge to facilitate an efficient and effective acute care stay, and coordinate accurate information to the next provider(s) of care to minimize readmissions. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Associate’s degree required from an accredited two-year college or university. Experience Knowledge of clinic policies\procedures, practices, techniques, and equipment as acquired through orientation. Keyboarding skills required. Windows skills preferred. Ability to speak and hear clearly and effectively over the telephone. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job will require working under stress during emergency situations. JOB SUMMARY Provides prescribed medical treatment ordered by the physician, places in exam room obtaining vital signs and chief complaint, assists physicians and nurses as required. Serves as a mediator between physician and patient. Attendance is an essential function of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board. Maintains BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (ACLS, PALS within 6 months of hire, TNCC within 1 year of hire). Experience One year of medical surgical nursing experience preferred. Cognitive skills as related to the position Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Occasional sitting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent walking, standing, bending. Lifting 50 lbs or more. Pushing up to 300 lbs. Must be able to see and hear clearly. May face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases. In addition, they treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative. JOB SUMMARY ED nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. The most important responsibility for an emergency nurse is understanding triage, which is a method of prioritizing injuries based on medical need. An emergency nurse must have the ability to make quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients, including both physical and mental health conditions. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. ED Nurses provide care for patients from various types of illness or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions.
