RN - Perianesthesia - Full Time

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. The role includes assessing patient needs, maintaining comprehensive care plans, administering and evaluating medications, educating patients and families, and documenting care. The nurse promotes patient independence and observes and reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions. The position also mentors, develops, and trains new staff and students and works collaboratively with patients, representatives, team members, physicians, and others.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in 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.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, or AWHONN certification may be required according to department or entity policy.
Ability to apply basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a similar environment.

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 needed to provide care according to unit and department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs 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.
Accurately administer and evaluate medications, manage medication orders, and deliver medications to patients in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families on 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 and 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.
Comply with privacy and security regulations concerning Protected Health Information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.