Registered Nurse Med Surgical

HCA Healthcare•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The position is on a 24-bed Med-Surg unit caring for diverse adult acute and postoperative patients. The unit emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, interdisciplinary rounds, mutual support, respect and inclusion, and coaching for new nurses. Orientation is provided in a nurturing environment. This is a full-time night position at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice or holds an active compact license, in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
Current BCLS.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, identify changes in condition, and promptly report them.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the patient’s medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action for unintended medication responses.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and address them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide comprehensive, compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

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 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.