RN, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

A brief summary of what’s ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0

Job position summary:

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients.

• 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

RN

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.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

“No” indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience in a similar environment

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

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