Med Surg RN

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Med Surg RN Surgical Unit Full Time Days 15K Sign On-6028 at Kingman Regional Medical Center

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Position Title: Registered Nurse

Position Code: RN-6028

Department: Nursing

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Unit Director

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks in support of KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Demonstrates compassion, tact, flexibility, and teamwork; assists with orientation of new staff as requested.

• Quality of Care and Nursing Process
  • Provide evidence-based care to prevent Healthcare Acquired Conditions and reduce hospital readmissions.
  • Practice standard precautions during patient contact and handling of contaminated materials.
• Assessment
  • Complete nursing assessments according to hospital and unit policies and standards.
  • Collect pertinent data from patient, families, and health care providers.
  • Perform comprehensive history and physical including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.
• Diagnosis / Care Needs
  • Identify nursing diagnoses and care needs from assessment data.
  • Collaborate with patient and family to formulate an appropriate care plan.
• Implementation
  • Deliver nursing care based on diagnoses, care needs, and patient care standards in coordination with other disciplines.
• Evaluation
  • Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing diagnoses or care plans as needed.
• Clinical Lead
  • Coordinate Nursing Personnel and patient care quality/satisfaction; ensure process compliance.

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program.
• Certification/Licensure:
  • Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license
  • Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Medical Surgical Units: Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire
• Pediatrics: PALS certification within 6 months of hire
• ICU/Progressive Care Unit: ACLS upon hire;
  Basic EKG within 30 days of hire
• Women’s Services: NRP within 6 months of hire/transfer
• Emergency Department: ACLS & PALS within 3 months; ESI training within 6 months; TNCC within 24 months
• Hemodialysis: ACLS;
  Basic ECG within 3 months
• Cath Lab: ACLS; ECG competency; minimum 2 years RN experience

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s in Nursing
• Experience:
  
  Experience in the respective clinical area

• Able to handle multiple priorities; strong communication and equipment skills
• Able to assist with movement of patients up to 300 lbs and care for patients with infectious diseases
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk as needed; color discrimination; able to reach and work at various levels

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and outlines essential duties. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Description Created / Revised: 8/15/2019; 2/10/2022; 02/25/2025