RN - Float FT Nights
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Critical
Care Registered Nurse Supervised by: Charge Nurse/Nurse Manager Job
Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the critical
care setting. Communicates with physicians about changes in
patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring,
results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to
respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response
to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing
duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates
in performance improvement and CQI activities. Demonstrates
Competency in the Following Areas: Knowledge of medications and
their correct administration based on age of the patient and their
clinical condition. Follows the seven (7) medication rights and
reduces the potential for medication errors. Ability to monitor
hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric,
geriatric and the general patient population. Ability to adequately
assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain
management. Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take
appropriate action on waived tests results. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and
maintains a culture of safety and quality. Ability to formulate an
individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the
patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for
effectiveness. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified
learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is
included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of
cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats
appropriately based upon ACLS protocol. Provides care to patients
with compromised nutritional/metabolic status. Provides care to
patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers
and physicians. Consults other departments as appropriate to
provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the
patient. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures both
in the Critical Care Unit and other departments. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful
situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and
dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic
and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians
and other healthcare providers. Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and the
skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient
population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s
status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Interacts professionally
with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of
the plan of care. Maintains a good working relationship both within
the department and with other departments. Documentation meets
current standards and policies. Ability to assess and care for
patients in the post anesthesia period both in the PACU and
Critical Care. Participates in performance improvement activities.
Professional Requirements: Adheres to dress code, appearance is
neat and clean. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains
regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local
regulations and accrediting organization standards. Maintains
patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and
as scheduled, completes work within designated time. Wears
identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system
correctly. Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
Attends at least 12 staff meetings annually, or reads and returns
all staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a
positive and professional manner. Actively participates in
performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
activities. Complies with all organizational policies regarding
ethical business practices. Regulatory Requirements: · Graduate of
an accredited school of nursing. · Current state Registered Nurse
Licensure. · Current ACLS and BLS certification, prior to
completion of department orientation. · One (1) year of RN
experience, preferred. Language Skills: · Able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. · Additional
languages preferred. Skills: · Basic computer knowledge. Physical
Demands: · Mobility, sight, hearing, verbal communication, changes
in temperature, exposure to disagreeable elements, exposure to
biological, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards. Frequent
standing and walking. Lift up to 100 pounds. Carrying up to 40
pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 450 pounds. · This position is a
safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas
Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any
position in which a person performing the position while under the
influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety.
This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it
requires the following: performing life-threatening procedures;
working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled
substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while
working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position
without compromising patient care.
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