Position Summary

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Nurse Manager in partnership with the Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. This position is responsible for providing care to the home dialysis patient.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment tools
• Provide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe manner
• Identify changes in patient’s condition and report to appropriate providers
• Monitor the care that patients receive
• Maintain patients’ medical records through complete and accurate documentation
• Evaluates patient’s progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care team

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license & CPR, required.
• Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses