About this role

Department: Med Surg Shift: Day Working Hours: Minimum Three • • 12 Hour Shifts a Week 6:30a - 7:00p Summary: A registered nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes. Other information: A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing, and licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred. Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care. Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team. RN that is not actively participating in the Clinical Nurse Advancement Program.

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Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided. Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education. This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.

Requirements

RN License licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas
Healthcare CPR Certification required
BLS Certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)
New RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse in good standing
Some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided

About the employer

Baptist Health Arkansas

Hospital

Baptist Health is Arkansas' largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The system encompasses over 300 points of access, including 12 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and more than 75 primary and specialty care clinics.…

2.9 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Arkansas with 12 hospitals and 75+ clinics offering broad career mobility
Faith-based mission emphasizing Christian compassion and purpose-driven work
Educational pathways including a nursing college, graduate residency program, and medical science academy partnerships

What reviewers flag

No specific negative themes were identifiable from the provided research sources; Glassdoor reviews exist but specific negative content was not available in the data provided
Large multi-facility system may involve bureaucratic complexities typical of major health systems

Benefits: The provided research indicates Baptist Health offers opportunities for growth through personal and professional support, training, and development, but specific benefit package details such as health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, or tuition assistance were not explicitly stated in the available sources.

Living in Monticello, AR

Monticello is a small college town in southeastern Arkansas, home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community with a relaxed, rural pace of life, affordable housing, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Saline River and nearby Delta farmland.

Cost of living in Arkansas: 88.7; 11% below the national average
RN pay, Arkansas average: $78k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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