Registered Nurse Med/Surg PRN

McPherson Hospital • McPherson, KS

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program.
• Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse or LPN in good standing
• BLS verification within 6 months of hiring
• ACLS and PALS verified within 6 months of hiring
• 1 year experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patient understanding of plan of care, to better facilitate education opportunities and materials during hospital stay, working towards dismissal from admission
• Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the 5 rights of medication administration are met
• Communicates pertinent information related to patients’ condition to inform doctors, additional staff nurses and/or ancillary departments of patient’s needs and/or plan of care
• Document concerns, findings, and actions, implementing appropriate care plans related to patient’s diagnosis for continuity of care
• Assess patient’s condition, continuously monitoring changes in status, physical findings, vital signs, coping skills ensuring appropriate care is given related to patient’s needs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree