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Registered Nurse

Kansas Surgery and Recovery CenterWichita, KS, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Night Shift RN, 7 : 00PM-7 : 30AM

JOB FUNCTION : Responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the post-surgical patient. The responsibility includes the preparation, assembly and organization of the environment, equipment and supplies necessary to perform the activities for the recovery of the post-surgical patient.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS :

  • Supervised by : Inpatient Clinical Manager.
  • Employees supervised : Certified Nurse Assistant and Unit Clerk
  • Interrelationships : Works closely with patients, families, physicians and their staff, staff within the Inpatient department as well as staff from other departments in the facility.
  • Independent Action : Fully dependent upon policies, procedures and directives of Inpatient Clinical Manager and / or physician orders.

PAY RANGE :

Hourly position-Non-Exempt Position

Commensurate with Education and Experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Patient safety is number one priority. Ability to respond to emergent situations by performing ACLS protocol when required.
  • Contributes to and maintains a positive customer service experience for patients, physicians and staff.
  • Responds in a timely manner (within 15 minutes) to Post-OP request to receive report, so as to assure efficient movement of patients
  • Receives patients from Post-OP area, assesses patient’s condition on admission.
  • Closely observes and monitors the medicated post-op patient, by taking vital signs, SaO2, and Co2 monitoring.
  • Able to competently provide care to post-surgical patients until dismissal.
  • Monitors patient’s post-operative progress and documents it in the medical record per policy.
  • Monitors patient pain levels and medicates appropriately. Contacts physician with pain control issues. Reassess pain medication effectiveness within appropriate time of administration. Documents reassessment on the eMAR.
  • Able to demonstrate competency using computer charting.
  • Completes medication verification on each patient.
  • Knowledgeable of frequently administered medications and possible side effects. Communicates pertinent medication information to patients.
  • Communicates problems or concerns about patient to appropriate staff or physician.
  • Meets or exceeds standards when performing nursing duties.
  • Provides education on home care and gives written discharge instruction to patient and family.
  • Instructs patient / family on post-anesthesia side effects.
  • Able to setup and operate SCDs, foot pumps, and other applicable equipment for assigned department.
  • Able to perform 12 lead EKG.
  • Maintains BLS and ACLS or ALS certification. Updates nursing licensure in a timely manner.
  • Maintains i-STAT competency; follows laboratory procedures for testing and reporting; adheres to laboratory QC, calibrations and maintenance procedures; follows procedures when test systems are not within acceptable limits; able to identify problems and know procedures to follow to correct the problems; documents all corrective actions.
  • Completes education in a timely manner and ensures understanding of new material, including assignments in Healthstreams and PowerDMS.
  • Maintains crash cart (knows location of cart, able to turn on Defibrillator, familiar with medications cart, and able to connect patient to 3 lead cardiac monitor).
  • Attends staff meetings and participates to improve unit safety and processes.
  • Complete documentation of nursing care and interventions, including nursing care plans on each patient.
  • Assists with restocking assigned areas as needed.
  • Follow the Standards of Conduct outlined in the employee handbook as well as the Behavior Standards.
  • Comply with the Corporate Responsibility program, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Completes all mandatory training / in-services and certification requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Requirements : JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Education : Must be a graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. Must maintain current RN license with the State of Kansas. Current BLS certification required. ALS certification required, but will allow 6 months to obtain.
  • Job Knowledge / Skills : Verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to deal with stress is a necessity in dealing with subordinates, employees, physicians, their office staff, and vendors.
  • Experience : One year critical care hospital experience, preferably in a surgical care setting.
  • Physical Demands : Requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach. Often required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Work Environment : Must be able to walk or stand for hours during job performance. May be exposed to communicable diseases and radiation.
  • Handling of Confidential Data : Handles confidential data professionally according to hospital policy and procedures.
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