Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency

Your experience matters : Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

At Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center , 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.

Department / Unit Summary

Join our team in the Emergency Department (ED) with a 1 : 4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume of approximately 70 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Staffing and Scheduling : Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity. €‹
• Resource Allocation : Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery. €‹
• Crisis Management : Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments. €‹
• Communication : Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly. €‹
• Policy Enforcement : Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. €‹
• Patient Flow Coordination : Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services. €‹
• Mentorship and Support : Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers :

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a associates degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include :

About our Health System

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 170 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center 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.