RN/LPN - Med/Surg; FT, Nights
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description Job Title: RN/LPN - Med/Surg; FT, Nights
Supervised by: Nurse Manager/Director Job Summary: Provides direct
and indirect patient care. Communicates with physicians/Nurse
Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s
clinical condition including 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. Demonstrates Competency in the Following
Areas: Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients
and reassessments as per policy. This includes 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 revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to
treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per
Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and
procedures. Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take
appropriate action on waived tests results. Performs patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
for patient’s age. 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. Formulates a teaching plan based
upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to
level licensure. 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 liaison between administration, patients,
physicians and other healthcare providers. Interacts professionally
with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of
the plan of care. 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. 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. Consults other departments as
appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the
patient’s needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse
Manager, co-workers and physicians. Maintains a good working
relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family;
communicates with Social Service/Discharge Planner regarding both
in hospital and post discharge needs. Documentation meets current
standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and
correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations. 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 and ensures 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 12 staff meetings annually or reads and returns monthly
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. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of
the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Requirements Regulatory Requirements: · Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing. · Current state Registered Nurse Licensure,
within state of practice. · Current BLS certification. 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.
Keywords: Johnson Regional Medical Center, Broken Arrow , RN/LPN - Med/Surg; FT, Nights, Healthcare , Clarksville, Oklahoma
