BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards and policies.

Required to work with the Nurse Director regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State Registered Nurse license in good standing.

Experience: Minimum of one year RN experience required.

Certifications: BLS required, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required within one year of employment.

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Primary Source Verification:

Arkansas State Board of Nursing or NURSYS

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is not deemed safety sensitive.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist up to or exceeding 8-12 hours. Occasionally requires lifting of 50 pounds or more of equipment, able to push in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient and equipment, and occasionally lifts patients with assist 125 pounds or more using proper body mechanics. Spends eight hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations such as CPR and obtaining equipment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Has a keen sense of hearing and keen visual acuity to respond to critical changing patient situations from actual observations and/or equipment alarms. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases. May have to function around prisoners or those in behavioral health crisis.

Work Environment
Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Potential for work on rotating shifts. Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. You may be asked to work longer hours and assignments may change during your shift. Floating to other areas is occasionally required based on hospital needs. Seasonal call shifts are required.