Registered Nurse (RN) — Medical Float
The RN uses the nursing process to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care for assigned patients and maintains professional accountability. The role includes evaluating the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process
- Maintain accountability for patient outcomes
- Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate care delivered by other direct care staff
- Collaborate with physicians, ancillary services, and support departments
- Uphold patient rights, safety standards, and confidentiality
- Adapt to varying unit workflows and patient acuity needs
- Practice in accordance with organizational policies, standards, and core values
Practice Areas
- Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics, Cardiac, and Cardiac Neuro
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
- Active RN license in Arkansas or a compact state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
- Preferred: 2+ years of critical care experience