Job Description
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Education
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Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas.
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Experience
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One (1) year nursing experience. Certified or willing to certify in OASIS a plus. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric and adult populations, and to a lesser degree, pediatric populations. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Proficient in nursing skills and documentation. Must be professional, self-assured, courteous, poised, and versatile. Must possess good organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Able to function independently. Willing to accept responsibilities, and work with other Home Health team members. Current CPR certification. Must have reliable transportation, current Arkansas drivers license, and automobile liability insurance.
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Physical
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This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
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Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less, 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Potential for exposure to environmental hazards, such as exposure to pests. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Hearing within normal range. Normal/corrected eyesight with close eye work. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must be able to use a variety of equipment including phone, computer, fax, and medical equipment. Willing/able to drive in most weather conditions. Willing/able to drive at night.
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JOB SUMMARY
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Provides home nursing care and patient/family education. Works independently and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to effectively meet needs/goals of the home health patient. Develops plans of care, oversees execution of plans of care, and ensures care is provided as ordered.
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Schedule
St. Bernards Healthcare has four hospitals in its network – the flagship facility anchoring the Matthews Medical Mile in Jonesboro, St. Bernards Medical Center; St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, and a management relationship with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.
Awards
- Arkansas Best Places to Work Recipient: 2012-2019
- Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work 2019 Recipient
