RN - Telemetry Full Time 7a-7p

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

17h

About The Position

The RN - Telemetry plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients. The position provides care under a physician’s direction and performs duties within the scope of practice defined by the applicable licensing board. The nurse evaluates patient needs, maintains a comprehensive care plan, administers and evaluates medications, and documents care accurately and on time. The nurse promotes patient independence by setting care goals and involving patients and families in discussions about medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care. The role includes educating patients and families about physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of care, disease processes, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death when appropriate. The nurse observes patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports changes as directed. The position also mentors, develops, and trains new staff and students, maintains effective professional communication, follows applicable privacy and security regulations for protected health information, and acts in accordance with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This is a full-time position with a 0.9 FTE and a 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule. The position has no people-management responsibilities.

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.
Ability to apply basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
Multitasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in a similar environment.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, or AWHONN may be required according to department or entity policy.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients under the direction of a physician.
Mentor, develop, and train new staff and students.
Perform duties 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-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate patient needs accurately 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.
Administer and evaluate medications accurately, manage medication orders, and deliver medication to patients in a timely manner.
Educate patients and families about 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 in accordance with Health System or 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.
Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients, representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.