RN - Clinic Float Pool

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 position leads care coordination by applying effective decision-making based on patient and family healthcare needs and priorities. The RN develops therapeutic relationships, collaborates with the clinical team, monitors care plans, coordinates discharge planning, and contributes to patient-centered care and quality outcomes. The role also exemplifies nursing professionalism through lifelong learning, participation in governance, sharing best practices, and supporting ethical and regulatory standards. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification, unless the applicant is certified in both ACLS and PALS.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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 patient 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.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership as an interprofessional team member to coordinate patient-centered care and support quality patient and unit outcomes.
Use information, resources, and technology in nursing practice.
Provide patient-centered care using nursing processes, including patient and family engagement, 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.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.