Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Med-Surg - PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients. This role involves providing care under the direction of a physician, mentoring and training new staff and students, and performing acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board. The position requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care according to unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include accurately evaluating patient needs, maintaining comprehensive care plans, promoting patient independence through goal setting and family involvement, and accurately administering and evaluating medications. The role also involves educating patients and families about their care, disease processes, and symptom management, as well as completing timely and accurate documentation. The nurse will observe patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, reporting any changes as directed, and acting in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Maintaining effective communication and professional working relationships with all stakeholders is essential, as is adhering to HIPAA privacy and security regulations.

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.
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Previous experience in a similar environment
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.

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.