Job Description:
This weekend option nursing position renders technical nursing care to assigned patients. The incumbent provides direct and indirect
care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses direct and oversee nurse assistants
and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care
specific to the age and needs of the patient. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan
including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Essential Duties: The principal end results for which this job is held accountable.
I. Practices in accordance with hospital philosophy; Nursing Department's philosophy, goals, and standards of
care; (State) Board of Nursing; (State) Nursing Practice Act and other regulating agencies.
II. Enhances continuity of care by meeting assigned patient's physical and psychosocial needs through utilization
of the nursing process.
III. Ensures a secure and safe patient environment by practicing in accordance with organization and unit specific
policies, procedures, and standards of care.
IV. Establishes a caring, humanitarian environment by providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support to
patients and their significant others.
V. Promotes the patient's well-being, maximal independence and ability to make informed decisions by
reinforcing the patient/significant others' knowledge and understanding of the disease, medications and self
care skills.
VI. Ensures that quality patient care is delivered by assuming accountability and responsibility for the delivery of
care.
VII. Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships,
and team building concepts.
VIII. Participates in cost containment activities.
IX. Records the Nursing process.
X. Maintains job-specific competency which addresses effective, safe use of equipment, infection control, disaster
preparedness training, emergency life saving procedures (CPR), and patient information management.
XI. Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. XII. Accountable for other duties as requested. This Job Description is an overall statement of major accountabilities and duties performed by incumbents in this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Calico Rock, AR 72519: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person