Licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist in Arkansas
Certification by a national certifying body with prescriptive privileges
ACLS certification is mandatory
3-5 years of hospital medicine experience preferred
Responsibilities
Administer and evaluate patient care based on professional medical practices
Maintain and modify medical records as required
Utilize independent judgment in patient care decisions
Establish effective working relationships with patients and healthcare teams
Follow organizational policies for patient care administration
Benefits
Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
Opportunity for involvement in remote work duties
Engagement in a supportive team environment
Exposure to diverse medical cases and patient populations
Full Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
A Masters degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. ACLS certification required. Physician Assistant applicants are also considered.
Experience
Three to five years experience in hospital medicine preferred.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
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. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
JOB SUMMARY
The hospitalist advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist must possess knowledge of professional medical practice and care to administer and evaluate patient care; knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer care; knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; knowledge of common safety hazard and precautions to establish a safe work environment; skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care, skill in maintaining medical records, skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, patient care staff, supervising physicians, medical community, and referring providers. This position is required to utilize independent judgment. May include remote work duties.
About St Bernards Hospital Inc
St Bernard's Hospital is the only civilian general hospital in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
