Nursing Jobs in Pocahontas, AR

JOB REQUIREMENTS Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; Ability to carry up to 40 pounds. Pushing/pulling of up to 350 pounds Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching; Fine motor skills; Must be able to see with corrective eyewear; Must be able to hear clearly with assistance; Exposure to biological hazards; Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. JOB SUMMARY The registered nurse is responsible for assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients on a daily basis, which require general therapies and interventions related to specific conditions. The RN is under the general supervision of the Director of Inpatient Nursing and Registered Nurse in charge, when not in charge. The position requires flexibility of scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Five Rivers Medical Center on all units. 
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.