About the position
The Registered Staff Nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care and other services rendered on the nursing unit. Care is given in accordance with established standards and protocols, policies and procedures, and is consistent with applicable Federal and State regulations and professional ethics. Nursing care is accomplished through: The Nursing Process, Performance of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, Completion of Medical Orders and Collaboration with other health team members and the patient, family, and/or significant others. Care is delegated as appropriate and is provided by prioritizing within the constraints of available resources. All RN staff nurses are responsible for a core set of competencies which can be applied in any nursing area and are oriented fully in areas where they are expected to function independently. RN staff is expected to demonstrate authority, responsibility, and accountability for their individual nursing practice in addition to utilizing educational opportunities for professional growth. Must perform other duties as requested or assigned. Is expected to work varying hours, holidays, and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care and other services on the nursing unit.
- Provides care in accordance with established standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Accomplishes nursing care through the Nursing Process.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Completes medical orders.
- Collaborates with health team members, patients, families, and significant others.
- Delegates care appropriately and prioritizes within available resources.
- Demonstrates authority, responsibility, and accountability for nursing practice.
- Utilizes educational opportunities for professional growth.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
Requirements
- BSN preferred but not required.
- Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain licensure per Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations.
- BLS certification obtained within approximately 3 months of hire and maintained quarterly.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience preferred but not required.
- Computer experience preferred or ability to learn computer operation.
