Registered Nurse; RN

Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $41.00 Hourly

RCHC offers competitive wages, a caring & friendly work environment, and GREAT benefits!
* Full Time; 3-12 Hour Shifts

The RN is responsible for the care of a specific group of patients during a twelve-hour shift and may supervise LPN’s or Nurse Aides who are assigned to the same group of patients. All staff are required to rotate in the Emergency Department.

• Demonstrates ability to safely assist patients with transfer, lifting or rendering aid on the facility campus.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, daily care, etc. as ordered and/or per nursing judgment based on accepted nursing care standards and evidence- based practice. Complete a thorough admission assessment as well as assessments of each assigned patient each shift. Seek guidance from the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of patient activities, assessments and any changes occurring on his/her shift by charting per accepted policy.
• Make rounds on assigned patients at minimum of every two hours; preferably hourly. Ensure hourly rounding is completed by Nurse Aide.
• Make rounds with the attending provider on his/her patients.
• Start and maintain intravenous site and monitors intravenous medications; assist non-IV-certified LPNs with all intravenous medications; ensure intravenous medications administered appropriately and per certification regulation.
• Monitor medical conditions of assigned patients and report changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Verifies all assigned patient’s orders are acknowledged throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to care.
• Perform all basic nursing procedures involved with the position of a staff Nurse.
• Prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue intravenous fluids as ordered.
• Respond to all Code Blue situations and perform as directed by the Charge RN.
• Participate in conducting patient care conferences and maintain up-to-date care plans.
• Assume any additional responsibilities delegated by the Charge Nurse or the Director of Nursing.
• May be required to float to other departments as needed (Emergency Department, Operating Room, Outpatient Therapy) and as appropriate per scope of practice.
• Responsible for monitoring, scheduling, distributing, and educating on any medication (all routes) as orders by the provider.
• Provide patient care, medication management, and order implementation to assigned patients.
• Assign specific patient care responsibilities to aides who are assigned the same patients for which the Staff Nurse is responsible.
• Handle problems concerning patients and personnel directly assigned to him/her, and report this to the Charge Nurse. Refer intra- and inter-departmental complaints and problems to the Risk Manager, Charge Nurse, or Director of Nursing.
• Provide input to the Director of Nursing concerning policies, procedures, patient care facilities, and equipment. Recommends improvements to the Charge Nurse and the Director of Nursing.
• Function as an effective public relations representative both inside and outside the hospital. Observes professional ethics.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, Quality Assurance, and infection control standards.
• Ensures an adequate supply of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Report problems or concerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other hospital meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Complete SQSS assignments every shift.
• Check emails every shift.
• Complete accountability form for every pay period.

Minimum Education:

associate or bachelor’s degree prepared nurse from accredited nursing school.

Minimum Experience:

Will train newly graduated Registered Nurse. Must be able to work as a team.

Current Kansas or compact state RN license, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS, ENPC.

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking;…