Registered Nurse (NOC)

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• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits STAR Program Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital ( OSH ) and Adair Acute Care ( AAC ). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion. The purpose of the Registered Nurse position is nursing care and supervision of direct care staff. Responsibilities include planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for each individual patient to meet required standards. Supervision is available on a daily basis although there is much latitude for independent functioning and for exercising professional judgment. The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress. Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

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This position is responsible for quality nursing care and supervision of direct care staff. Responsibilities include planning, implementation and evaluation of care for each individual patient to meet required standards. Supervision is available on a daily basis although there is much latitude for independent functioning and for exercising professional judgment. Regular meetings are held with supervisor. Work performance is reviewed and assessed by supervisor for adherence to Hospital/Nursing Service policies and procedures ( STANDARDS OF CARE ) as well as desired outcomes in daily work practices and annual performance evaluations. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Promote individualized, goal-directed nursing care to patients utilizing nursing process. Document in the patients' record in a descriptive, objective and concise manner. Provide accurate and concise reports between shifts verbally and written. Evaluate workload on unit(s) and make daily assignments for direct care staff. Participate in patient activities to promote patient participation and safety. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Licensing & Certification Recruiter Contact Information Email OSH Phone Job Application Process Sign in New User Complete or update your contact information Upload required documents draft job application Submit Check your email My Job Notifications Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How to Apply for a Job Instructions and How to Search for a Job Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page Transcripts DD214 (if you are claiming Veterans Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov :

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