Registered Nurse; 1099

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles.

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Pay rate: $42.00 per hour (1099)

Facility Name
:
Larned State Hospital

Work Location(s): 1301 KS-264, Larned, KS – 67550

Duration
:
Long Term

Openings
: 05

Shifts
:
All Shifts Available

Onsite Flexibility
: 0% Remote

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to

provide care appropriate to the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of

growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs.

• Provides/Delegates Patient Care and the Documentation of Behavioral and Physical Changes
• Performs admission procedures utilizing nursing assessment and process.
• Provides patient education and completes the discharge process.
• Receives and provides shift change report.
• Completes nursing assessment and initiates nursing care on all patients considered high acuity and/or high risk.
• Notes changes in behavioral and /or physical conditions and responds and documents appropriately.
• Report's findings as indicated to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medication and treatments according to physician orders and established policy and procedure, when required.
• Utilizes knowledge of medication effects and side effects to assess its effectiveness.
• Accepts and records verbal orders from Medical Staff per procedure and approves the administration of PRNs.
• Assesses and documents patient response to prescribed pain management medication.
• Sets up appointments, travel and escorts per Medical Staff orders.
• Plans Nursing Interventions and Makes Nursing Care Recommendations Under the Supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements & evaluates patient care.
• Monitors/records vital signs regarding individual's physical and mental condition and reports significant findings to medical staff.
• Observes and assesses patient's needs and documents pertinent data and reactions to nursing intervention via progress notes and Integrated Progress Notes.
• Plans patient goals/objectives, documents according to established guidelines and incorporates into the Computerized Integrated Treatment Plan.
• Determines the necessity for and initiates nursing care related to physical and psychiatric needs, which may include the recording of intake & output or special precautions, and providing treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
• Interacts with individuals in a therapeutic manner, providing guidance, direction and support for appropriate behavior, activities and life processes.
• Encourages patients to develop an understanding of their treatment goals and apply identified treatment strategies.
• Identifies teaching opportunities, providing timely instruction in conflict resolution, problem solving, stress management, medication awareness and social skills.
• Provides blood glucose monitoring when required, with the Precision-G machine.
• Performs other technical nursing skills as required.
• Maintains a Safe, Secure and Therapeutic Environment
• Demonstrates good personal hygiene and follows infection control guidelines, including frequent hand…