Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency - FT Triage 9a-9p

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients. The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer: Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay 401k with a 6% employer match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employee assistance program Here is a look at the full job description: Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency - FT Triage 9a-9p Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician. Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students. Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills. Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner. Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate). Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy. Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed. Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. General Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.
Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope
Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.