Registered Nurse Med Surg

McPherson Hospital Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plan (403(b) with employer

Earned Time Off

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Sign-on bonus possible

Job summary

McPherson Hospital Inc. in Kansas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver individualized nursing care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients at all stages of illness.

The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with physicians and care teams. BSN preferred; KS licensure required; strong benefits and sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing or equivalent training.
• Licensed in Kansas as RN or LPN in good standing; BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to educate patients and document care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient understanding of care plans and provide education.
• Follow protocols for narcotics and medications, ensuring 5 rights.
• Communicate patient condition and plan with doctors and team.
• Document concerns and actions; implement care plans
• Monitor patient status and vital signs; respond with appropriate care

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Clinical communication

Care planning

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS certified

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Job Summary:

Provides the highest attainable quality of individualized nursing care for each patient to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment in which the patient’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are assessed and met during any stage of illness.

Registered Nurse Shift Availability:

• Full Time
• Days

Registered Nurse Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution
• Life Insurance- Employer Paid
• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Free 24-hour fitness center
• Hospital Indemnity
• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions
• May be eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Registered Nurse Essential Functions/Accountabilities:

• Assess patient understanding of plan of care, to better facilitate education opportunities and materials during hospital stay, working towards dismissal from admission
• Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the 5 rights of medication administration are met
• Communicates pertinent information related to patients’ condition to inform doctors, additional staff nurses and/or ancillary departments of patient’s needs and/or plan of care
• Document concerns, findings, and actions, implementing appropriate care plans related to patient’s diagnosis for continuity of care
• Assess patient’s condition, continuously monitoring changes in status, physical findings, vital signs, coping skills ensuring appropriate care is given related to patient’s needs

Registered Nurse Education:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) preferred

Registered Nurse Licenses/ Certifications:

• Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse or LPN in good standing
• BLS verification within 6 months of hiring
• ACLS and PALS verified within 6 months of hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.