Registered Nurse Med / Surg PRN

Job Description : Registered Nurse (RN) Med / Surg

Registered Nurse Job Summary :   Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness.

Registered Nurse Shift Availability :

PRN (as needed)

Registered Nurse Essential Functions / Accountabilities :

Assess patient understanding of plan of care, to better facilitate education opportunities and materials during hospital stay, working towards dismissal from admission

Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the 5 rights of medication administration are met

Communicates pertinent information related to patients’ condition to inform doctors, additional staff nurses and / or ancillary departments of patient’s needs and / or plan of care

Document concerns, findings, and actions, implementing appropriate care plans related to patient’s diagnosis for continuity of care

Assess patient’s condition, continuously monitoring changes in status, physical findings, vital signs, coping skills ensuring appropriate care is given related to patient’s needs

Registered Nurse Education :

Associate’s degree in Nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program.

Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) preferred

Registered Nurse Licenses / Certifications :

Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse or LPN in good standing

BLS verification within 6 months of hiring

ACLS and PALS verified within 6 months of hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.