RN - Lawrence OBGYN Specialists

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care in accordance with the healthcare organization's established policies, procedures, and protocols, while complying with laws and regulations for maintaining patient information. The role leads care coordination by applying effective decision-making based on patient and family healthcare needs and priorities. The RN develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families, collaborates with the clinical team, implements and monitors patient care plans, and supports discharge planning. As a member of an inter-professional team, the nurse helps coordinate patient-centered care and contributes to quality outcomes through evidence-based practice, safety, process improvement, professionalism, lifelong learning, and sharing best practices. Other duties may be assigned within the current basic nursing scope. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; the BLS requirement is waived if certified in both ACLS and PALS.
Additional certifications as designated by the clinic or specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families and support decision-making based on assessments of medical histories, symptoms, examinations, diagnoses, conditions, and treatments.
Communicate and collaborate with the clinical team, including physicians, verbally and through documentation, focusing on patients’ identified problems and needs.
Implement and monitor patient care plans, and record and communicate patient conditions as appropriate to optimize health outcomes.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Apply collaborative teamwork and leadership as a member of an inter-professional team to coordinate patient-centered care and support quality patient and unit outcomes.
Use information, resources, and technology in providing care.
Apply nursing processes, patient- and family-centered care, evidence-based practices, safety, and process improvement.
Demonstrate professionalism through lifelong learning, contributing to nursing science, participating in governance, sharing knowledge and best practices, and supporting ethical, moral, and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned within the current basic nursing scope.