Registered Nurse

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Staff Nurse in Chanute, Kansas. The RN will prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care, following established standards and working with health team members and patients. A current Kansas RN license is required, and BSN is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate authority, responsibility, and accountability for their nursing practice. There will be expectations to work varying hours, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Obtain RQI BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care and services.
• Collaborates with health team members and patients.
• Demonstrates authority and accountability for nursing practice.

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Computer operation

Job description

The Registered Staff Nurse prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care and other services rendered on the nursing unit. Care is given in accordance with established standards and protocols, policies and procedures, and is consistent with applicable Federal and State regulations and professional ethics.

Nursing care is accomplished through:

• The Nursing Process
• Performance of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
• Completion of Medical Orders and
• Collaboration with other health team members and the patient, family, and / or significant others.

Care is delegated as appropriate and is provided by prioritizing within the constraints of available resources.

All RN staff nurses are responsible for a core set of competencies which can be applied in any nursing area and are oriented fully in areas where they are expected to function independently.

RN staff is expected to demonstrate authority, responsibility, and accountability for their individual nursing practice in addition to utilizing educational opportunities for professional growth.

Must perform other duties as requested or assigned. Is expected to work varying hours, holidays, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• BSN preferred but not required

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION

• Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain licensure, per Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations.
• BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.
• Computer experience preferred or ability to learn computer operation.