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Registered Nurse Fort Dodge, KS
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,762 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Company :
Kansas Soldiers' Home/Kansas Department of Administration # ofOpenings :
2Priority :
High Position Type :
Per Diem Location :
Fort Dodge, KS, United States Job Summary Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge of skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principals of growth and development and possess the ability to assess and interpret data to identify age specific needs.
- Must provide specialized professional nursing supervision and coordination of quality patient care by fostering therapeutic relationships, active treatment and supporting the hospital in its mission and vision.
- Maintains a therapeutic environment.
- Passes medications and oversees the medication room.
- May serves as a shift leader providing oversight to subordinate nursing staff working the unit.
- Makes work assignments for staff assigned to the unit.
- Responds to medical emergencies.
- Takes orders and provides care/treatment as ordered by medical staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the Nursing Department.
Remarks :
Documents Required:
- License/certificate verification (During Submission)
- TB report (Can provide during onboarding)
- CPR (During Submission)
- Covid card (During Submission) This is a per diem position
Requirements:
- Must possess a Kansas license/temporary permit or be given authority to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
- Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration.
- Additional training and certification required by the hospital or facility prior to assignment working in patient care and such certification must thereafter be maintained without interruption during the agreed assignment with the hospital or facility.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance