RN - FT - New Grad
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for
Full-Time RN External Candidates! Current employees are not
eligible. Rehires within 6 months are not eligible. Employment
agreement required. Provides direct and indirect patient care.
Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as
appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including
results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to
respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response
to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing
duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Ability to
perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments
as per policy. This includes: pediatric, geriatric and the general
patient population. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to revise
plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment
and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Ability to
perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical
Laboratory's and the resident care unit's policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate
action on waived tests results. Performs patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
for patient's age. Knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Formulates a teaching plan based
upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to
level licensure. Treats patients and their families with respect
and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural,
ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their
families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients,
physicians and other healthcare providers. Interacts professionally
with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of
the plan of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary
to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to
identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed
by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a
culture of safety and quality. Consults other departments as
appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the
patient's needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse
Manager, co-workers and physicians. Maintains a good working
relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;
communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both
in hospital and post discharge needs. Documentation meets current
standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and
correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. Requirements Adheres to dress code,
appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual education
requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including all
federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization
standards. Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all
times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work
within designated time. Wears identification while on duty, uses
computerized punch time system correctly. Completes inservices and
returns in a timely fashion. Attends annual review and department
inservices, as scheduled. Attends 12 staff meetings annually, or
reads and returns monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the
organization in a positive and professional manner. Actively
participates in performance improvement and continuous quality
improvement (CQI) activities. Complies with all organizational
policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the
mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus
statement of the department. Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing. Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of
practice. Graduate of an accredited LPN program. Current LPN
licensure within the state of Arkansas. Current BLS certification.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in
writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge.
Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes in
temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to
biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent
standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40
pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. Safety Sensitive: This
position has been designated as safety sensitive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the position without
compromising patient care.
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