Registered Nurse Med/Surg PRN

McPherson Hospital Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

McPherson Hospital Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Med/Surg to deliver individualized care and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment across illness stages. The RN will assess patient needs, document care, and communicate with doctors and the care team.

The position is PRN (as needed) with responsibilities including education, medication administration, and monitoring patient status. Kansas licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 verification within 6 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient understanding of plan of care and educate during hospital stay.
• Follow protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the five rights are met.
• Communicate patient condition and needs to doctors and staff to coordinate care.
• Document concerns, findings, and actions to support continuity of care.
• Monitor patient status and vital signs; respond to changes with appropriate care.

Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing (2-year program)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

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:

• PRN (as needed)

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.