This position expands Hospital at Home and Transitional Care care into the Pocahontas area.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arkansas. Experience One year nursing experience. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primary the geriatric population, and to lesser degree the pediatric and adult population. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Involves being inside and outside. Exposure to temperatures 32 degrees and less and 100 degrees or more, fumes, dust, and noise. Hearing within normal range. Frequent sitting, stooping, standing, walking, bending, pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds, carrying up to 35 pounds, and lifting up to 100 pounds. Must have reliable transportation and current drivers license valid in the state of Arkansas and automobile liability insurance.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides and directs the provision of home nursing care based on agencies policy and procedures through the competent application of the nursing process.