PRN Registered Nurse

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the Registered Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and participate in the evaluation of nursing care. Note that this is a PRN position and does not guarantee hours.

Job Duties:

Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. Monitoring each patient's condition and assessing their needs to provide the best possible care and advice. Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians. Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients, keeping both patient and family current on the care plan while in the hospital and at the time if discharge. Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients' charts Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to physician's orders. Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies. Evaluates and notes the patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures Knowledge of emergency care preferred. In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Responsible and compassionate Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

Experience:

Minimum of six months of direct patient care experience required, preferred as a licensed nurse. Licensure and Certification(s): Current RN license issues by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN license (eNLC) required. Current, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), required at the time of hire.

Work Location:

In person