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:
People Management Responsibilities:
Does this position have people management responsibilities?:
“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
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.
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Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
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ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations
Knowledge, 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.
