Job Description

Education: Must be either a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with a current RN or LPN licensure in the State of Arkansas

Training and Experience: Minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience strongly preferred. Should have past experience working with Medical Staff, Insurance Companies and Medicare/Medicaid. Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.

Job Knowledge Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering prescribed treatments, medications and diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care using the problem list, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others. Successful candidate must be able to communicate both verbally and in written format, with the Medical Staff, review organizations, administration, patients and families as well as others as needed. Must be able to apply evidence based guideline recommendations to determine appropriate acuity levels and recommended care to patient population.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will support the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision and values. Candidate will apply knowledge of patient\xe2\x80\x99s age and cultural diversity, along with their spiritual and emotional needs into the provision of patient care. He/She contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. He/She must have the ability to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruption. Must utilize considerable initiative and judgment while performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but frequent independent decisions are required. Help maintain high quality care with effective utilization of hospital facilities and services and resources. Assist in the promotion and maintenance of high quality care through review of clinical practices within the hospital based on pre-established criteria. He/She will be assigned to a specific unit or area and will perform thorough chart review and coordinate with healthcare team members to monitor admissions and continued stay for appropriateness and medical necessity. Interviewing patients and families to identify discharge planning needs and patient/family preferences and obtain or coordinate these services. This position requires knowledge in the care of patients served as indicated: Infant to adolescence is 0 to 17 years, Adult is 18 to 65 years, and Geriatric is 65 years and above.

Unity Health