Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients.
Essential Responsibilities :
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
- Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
- Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit / department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
- Accurately evaluate patient needs and review / maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
- Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
- Educate the patient / family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
- Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System / affiliate policy.
- Observes the patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
- Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
- Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients / clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
General Responsibilities :
Perform other duties as assigned.People Management Responsibilities :
Does this position have people management responsibilities? :
☐ Yes 🗷 No
"Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and / or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.
"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.
Minimum Qualifications :
Required Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Required License / Certifications / Registrations
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.Current BLS / CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department / entity policy.Preferred Qualifications :
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Previous experience in a similar environmentPreferred License / Certifications / Registrations
noneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.Physical Requirements :
With or without accommodation.
Heavy Work : Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.