Overview The Registered Nurse Resident (RN Resident) is primarily responsible for the care of patients in a dedicated unit. The RN Resident will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN Resident will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts. SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: This position is designated as a “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO INDEPENDENCE FROM PRECEPTOR: Successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Computer-Assisted Self-Directed New Employee Orientation Successful completion of Point of Care Testing Equipment Orientation Successful completion of Meditech Information System Orientation Other qualifications required by the specific job description QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF ORIENTATION: Successful demonstration of clinical equipment appropriate to department Successful completion of orientation skills checklist Attendance at New Employee Orientation classroom program(s) Aggression Management Training QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETEION OF NURSE RESIDENCY: Satisfactory completion of CRMC Nurse Residency Program including attendance and participation in classroom activities and projects. Successful progression through the six-month Residency Program. Qualifications Registered Nurse with current, unencumbered, active license to practice in Arkansas required. Licensed for less than 6 months Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred Proof of highest level of nursing education achieved, required Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources.