Registered Nurse; RN - Emergency

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency – Full Time

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Job position summary:
Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients.

• Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Performs acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluates patient needs and reviews/maintains 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.
• Provides accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educates 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).
• Completes 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.
• Acts in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains 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.

• 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.
• Required knowledge of ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN as per department/entity policy.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations: none.

• Ability to apply basic principles of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Keyboarding and basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

• Heavy work:
  Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs; constantly exerting up to 20 lbs.
• 51–75% of the day may be standing or walking.

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.