Med Surg RN Full Time Days 15K Sign On and Relo available-6012

Kingman Healthcare • Kingman, AZ

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About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested. All care is provided with kindness and compassion.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program.
• Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medical Surgical Units: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s in nursing
• Experience working in respective clinical area is desired
• Medical Surgical Units: Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged
• ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred

Responsibilities

• The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions.
• The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
• Collects pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers.
• A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a timely manner includes biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data.
• Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs.
• Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines.
• Evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing care is evident in the ongoing assessment data.
• Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree