Registered Nurse Surgical Telemetry

HCA Healthcare•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wesley Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Telemetry department. The nurse delivers patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and directs and coordinates nursing care for the department’s patient population in accordance with Wesley Medical Center standards and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. The role collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes, and uses knowledge of patients’ ages and cultures when providing care. The nurse contributes to quality improvement, monitors patient progress, supports the professional development of colleagues, and communicates respectfully with patients, significant others, and healthcare providers. The position also includes administering and handling medications according to established guidelines and carrying out other assigned duties. Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 is available to eligible candidates for full-time roles.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 30 days of employment start date.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient-centered nursing care in accordance with Wesley Medical Center standards of care.
Direct and coordinate nursing care for the department-specific patient population in accordance with nursing standards and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and participate in quality-of-care activities and process improvements.
Maintain current knowledge of nursing practice and education.
Monitor patients’ progress toward desired outcomes.
Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Collaborate with and advocate for patients in partnership with significant others and healthcare providers.
Consider safety and cost effectiveness when delivering patient care.
Make ethical decisions and take actions on behalf of patients.
Participate in improving the department’s operational functions.
Establish and maintain effective, respectful communication in collaborative relationships.
Evaluate and participate in opportunities to provide outstanding service to customers.
Apply age-appropriate competencies to the department-specific patient population.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and access appropriate resources for patient-specific situations.
Secure, administer, and handle medications according to established guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible candidates in full-time roles.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.