Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - PT Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc. • Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients. This position involves providing care to patients under the direction of a physician, mentoring and training new staff and students, and performing acts within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board. The nurse will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include accurately evaluating patient needs, promoting patient independence, educating patients and families, and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
• Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Generous benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree