Registered Nurse (RN) - SEASONAL - Emergency

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients in the Emergency department at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. The RN provides care under the direction of a physician, evaluates patient needs, maintains a comprehensive care plan within their scope of practice, and supports patients’ independence by involving patients and families in care discussions. The role includes medication administration and management, patient and family education, timely documentation, monitoring patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, and reporting changes. The nurse also mentors, develops, and trains new staff and students, maintains professional working relationships, follows privacy and security requirements for protected health information, and acts in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Other duties may be assigned. This is a seasonal position with a 0.9 full-time equivalent. The position has no people management responsibilities. Physical requirements include heavy work: occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds and constantly exerting up to 20 pounds, with standing or walking for 51–75% of the day.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of 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.
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a similar environment.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, or AWHONN certification may be required according to department or entity policy.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a physician.
Mentor, develop, and train new staff and students.
Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care according to unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs accurately and review and maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and including patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Administer and evaluate medications accurately, 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 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations for all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients or clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.