Job Description

Job Description

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Do you want to be a valued member of a team who plays a critical role in providing excellent emergency care to patients an emergency setting? If so, consider joining our team as an RN in our Emergency Department at our Springdale hospital.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

* Quickly and accurately assesses patient care needs
* Working collaboratively with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care
* Performing all requested diagnostic tests
* Diagnosing and developing treatment plans collaboratively with doctors and staff
* Managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
* Working at maximum efficiency without compromising quality of care

Key qualifications to be considered for this include:

* License to practice as an RN in the state of Arkansas
* Current American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS and PALS certification at start or acquired within first 60 days of employment
* 1+ year of experience in Trauma or Emergency care

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health provides inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical and emergency services to the Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, Johnson and Siloam Springs communities in northwestern Arkansas. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare.

With a combined active medical staff of more than 540 physicians, 2,200 employees and 487 beds, Northwest Health is one of the largest health networks in Northwest Arkansas with five hospitals and over thirty clinics. Our hospitals include:

* Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
* Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
* Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
* Northwest Health Physicians Specialty Hospital
* Willow Creek Womens Hospital

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Americaa perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you arent local and havent already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

* Quickly and accurately assesses patient care needs
* Working collaboratively with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care
* Performing all requested diagnostic tests
* Diagnosing and developing treatment plans collaboratively with doctors and staff
* Managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually
* Working at maximum efficiency without compromising quality of care

Key qualifications to be considered for this include:

* License to practice as an RN in the state of Arkansas
* Current American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS and PALS certification at start or acquired within first 60 days of employment
* 1+ year of experience in Trauma or Emergency care preferred

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health provides inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical and emergency services to the Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, Johnson and Siloam Springs communities in northwestern Arkansas. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare.

With a combined active medical staff of more than 540 physicians, 2,200 employees and 487 beds, Northwest Health is one of the largest health networks in Northwest Arkansas with five hospitals and over thirty clinics. Our hospitals include:

* Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville
* Northwest Medical Center - Springdale
* Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
* Northwest Health Physicians Specialty Hospital
* Willow Creek Womens Hospital

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Americaa perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you arent local and havent already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.

ACLS and PALS preferred. 1 year experience in ER with trauma