What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical position at Saline Memorial Hospital?
Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Your Experience Matters
Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Surgical RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
Our 60-bed Medical Surgical unit spans two floors, where our team delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process in alignment with established scope and standards of practice. This role reports directly to the Department Director, also works collaboratively with physicians and fellow nursing professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, and nurses support one another through open communication, shared accountability, and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate care. As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to a positive work environment that fosters professional growth, mutual respect, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care
How You'll Contribute
A Medical Surgical RN who excels in this role:
We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
Saline Memorial Hospital is a 177-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Benton, Arkansas community for over 70 years. We work with 180 active and consulting physicians and operate seven clinics. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation, MBSAQIP, Optum, CARF, and AASM.
At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
EEOC Statement
"Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Job Type: Full Time | Days
Schedule: 7:00AM - 7:00PM
Your Experience Matters
Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Surgical RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More About Our Team
Our 60-bed Medical Surgical unit spans two floors, where our team delivers high-quality, patient-centered care using the nursing process in alignment with established scope and standards of practice. This role reports directly to the Department Director, also works collaboratively with physicians and fellow nursing professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Teamwork is at the heart of our culture, and nurses support one another through open communication, shared accountability, and a commitment to providing safe, compassionate care. As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to a positive work environment that fosters professional growth, mutual respect, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care
How You'll Contribute
A Medical Surgical RN who excels in this role:
- Performs duties as assigned and requested.
- Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient's condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
- Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
- Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
- Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
- Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
- Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NRP, Handle with Care, preferred within one year of hire.
- Experience: One-year previous experience preferred
- Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
- Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
Saline Memorial Hospital is a 177-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Benton, Arkansas community for over 70 years. We work with 180 active and consulting physicians and operate seven clinics. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation, MBSAQIP, Optum, CARF, and AASM.
At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
EEOC Statement
"Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.