Registered Nurse Med/Surg PRN

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc. in Kansas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Med/Surg. The role is PRN, providing high-quality, individualized nursing care across the patient care continuum to support safe, therapeutic environments.

Responsibilities include education, medication administration, timely communication with physicians and staff, meticulous documentation, and ongoing assessment of patient status and vital signs; licensure and certifications required within stated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Licensed in Kansas as an RN or LPN in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient education needs and support discharge planning.
• Adhere to the five rights of medication administration.
• Communicate patient status to doctors and nursing staff.
• Document patient care and update care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and vital signs continuously.

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree (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.