Registered Nurse Birth Care Center

HCA Healthcare•Wichita, KS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Birth Care Center delivers patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse directs and coordinates nursing care for the department-specific patient population according to Wesley Medical Center standards and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, collaborating with other disciplines to support effective care and desired patient outcomes. Care should reflect patients’ ages and cultures, prioritize safety and cost effectiveness, and uphold ethical, patient-centered practice. The nurse monitors patient progress, evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, participates in quality improvement, and contributes to the professional development of colleagues. The role also involves communicating respectfully with patients, significant others, health care providers, and other customers; improving departmental operations; applying age-appropriate competencies and critical-thinking skills; and securing, administering, and handling medications according to established guidelines. Other duties may be assigned. The posting advertises increased RN pay rates and relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible full-time candidates. Wesley Medical Center is part of Wesley Healthcare and HCA Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days of employment start date.
Obtain Neonate Resuscitate within 90 days of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and coordinate nursing care for the department-specific patient population in accordance with Wesley Medical Center standards and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to support effective and efficient care and desired patient outcomes.
Use knowledge of patient age and culture when providing care and apply age-appropriate competencies to the department’s patient population.
Contribute to quality nursing care through performance improvement and participation in activities that initiate, implement, and sustain process improvements.
Monitor patient progress toward desired outcomes and systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice and education, and contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Collaborate with and advocate for patients in partnership with significant others and health care providers.
Consider safety and cost effectiveness when delivering care, and make ethical decisions and actions on behalf of patients.
Participate in improving departmental operational functions and maintain effective, respectful communication in collaborative relationships.
Evaluate and participate in opportunities to provide outstanding service to customers, accepting responsibility in respectful partnership with others.
Use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources for patient-specific scenarios.
Secure, administer, and handle medication according to established guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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, 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.
Relocation assistance up to $5,000 for eligible full-time candidates.