Registered Nurse - Post Surgical, Night

MANHATTAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC • Manhattan, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Post Surgical position at SURGICAL HOSPITAL in Manhattan, KS is a full-time role working night shifts. The nurse will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care according to hospital policies and national standards. This role ensures a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff, participates in employee orientation and development, and maintains effective communication. The nurse will manage supplies and equipment efficiently, stay current with trends, and utilize computer systems for data entry. Maintaining licensure and certifications (BLS, ALS) is required. The role involves acting as a patient advocate, carrying out physician orders, and assisting with other duties as needed. This position also oversees the patient care of PCTs and LPNs and reports through a defined chain of command.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• BLS and ACLS Certification required
• Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with hospital policy/procedure and with departmental, area and national standards.
• Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, medical staff, and patients.
• Participates in thorough orientation of employees, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with all staff about departmental operation, practices, medical-legal and patient care issues.
• Responsible for attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department.
• Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping current with department organizational trends and customer needs through active participation in activities designed to enhance skills, professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrates computer skills which include accessing various computer programs and correctly input data into the appropriate program.
• Maintains nursing license, BLS and ALS certification.
• Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights.
• Acts on behalf of the patient advocate.
• Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.
• Oversees PCT's and LPN's patient's care.
• Reports directly to Inpatient Team leader and/or charge nurse first, second to Director of Nursing, then CNO or CEO through chain of commands.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level