Pediatric RN - Full Time Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric RN plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. The position provides care under the direction of a physician and performs nursing acts within the scope of practice. The nurse evaluates patient needs, maintains care plans, administers and evaluates medications, documents care, monitors patients’ conditions, and educates patients and families. The role also includes mentoring, developing, and training new staff and students, and maintaining effective, professional working relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and others.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas or a compact state.
Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
Ability to apply basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a physician.
Mentor, develop, and train new staff and students.
Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care in accordance with unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs and review and maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and including patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Administer and evaluate medications accurately, manage medication orders, and deliver medications to patients in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care, disease processes, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Health System or affiliate policy.
Observe patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and report changes as directed.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Comply with privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients, representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.