Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency - FT Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency department at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Provides care under the direction of a physician and performs nursing acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board. The position is full-time nights, with a 0.9 FTE. The nurse evaluates patient needs, maintains care plans, supports patient independence, administers and evaluates medications, educates patients and families, documents care, monitors patients’ conditions, and communicates changes. The role also includes mentoring and training new staff and students and maintaining professional relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and others. This position has no people-management responsibilities. The employer states that it provides equal employment opportunities and participates in E-Verify.

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.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, and/or AWHONN certification may be required by department or entity policy.
Ability to apply basic nursing principles.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.
Ability to meet the stated heavy-work physical requirements, with or without accommodation: occasionally exert up to 100 lbs and constantly exert up to 20 lbs; standing or walking may occupy 51–75% of the day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direction of a physician.
Mentor, develop, and train new staff and students.
Perform nursing acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board.
Demonstrate 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 involving patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Accurately administer and evaluate medications, 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 according to 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.
Follow privacy and security regulations regarding Protected Health Information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.