RN - Staff Med/Surg - Day Shift

Pratt Regional Medical Center • Pratt, KS

12h

About The Position

Provides professional nursing services in the treatment and care of assigned residents in accordance with physicians' orders. Promotes residents’ comfort and well-being by assessing their condition, providing treatments, administering prescribed medications, and documenting progress and other observations. Coordinates nursing care, participates in resident and family teaching, and works cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other resident team personnel to maintain standards. Provides general nursing care to residents in the facility. New graduates are welcome.

Requirements

• Licensed RN in the state of Kansas.
• BLS certification.
• Basic computer literacy in a Windows environment, including word processing, internet use, and computer-based education.
• Keyboarding ability.
• Ready to use information technology meaningfully to improve resident outcomes and ensure resident safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CPSI documentation software, including nursing assessments, electronic MAR with bedside barcode scanning, and Computerized Physician Order Entry.
• ACLS and PALS certifications may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Determine each patient's nursing needs and devise an individual nursing plan of care.
• Ensure nursing plans of care are carried out and coordinate tests and other diagnostic procedures as indicated.
• Monitor and assess patients according to age-specific guidelines and unit policy, and provide immediate treatment when needed.
• Operate and monitor medical life-support equipment and systems.
• Record vital signs, significant conditions, and reactions.
• Observe patients' behavior to assess psychological state and provide emotional support and reassurance.
• Communicate appropriate information about patients’ conditions to patients and families, and document communications according to policy.
• Initiate emergency procedures and administer treatment upon recognizing danger signals.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of services provided and document according to nursing policies.
• Maintain supplies by stocking and ordering supplies and disposing of expired or damaged items.
• Follow infection-control guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Document care as required by Nursing Department and unit policy.
• Maintain nursing-unit readiness and chart documentation for review by KDHE Surveyors.
• Rotate among the hospital's clinical services as assignments warrant.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive fringe benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed