Staff Nurse - RN - Nursing Home jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Charge Nurse to join our team. This position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Duties:

- Supervise and coordinate the activities of nursing staff on assigned shifts

- Administer treatments as prescribed by physicians

- Perform physical examinations

- Utilize aseptic technique to maintain infection control standards

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care

- Provide education and support to patients and their families

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of medical procedures, techniques, and equipment

- Proficient in physiology and anatomy

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage nursing staff

- Ability to prioritize tasks and make critical decisions

- Proficient in infection control practices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 5x8
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilburton, OK 74578: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person