Registered Nurse - Post Surgical, Night

Manhattan Surgical Hospital; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Surgical Hospital in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Registered Nurse for the night shift (12-hour shifts). The role is full-time (32 hours or more per week) with responsibility for direct nursing care, patient safety, and collaboration with the inpatient team.

The nurse will participate in staff education, maintain licensure, and ensure high-quality patient care in alignment with policy. Lifting requirements and standing during shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kansas RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/carry moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care per hospital policy and standards.
• Ensure a safe, supportive environment for staff, physicians, and patients.
• Participate in orientation, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to safety

Education

Licensed RN in Kansas

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SURGICAL HOSPITAL - MANHATTAN, KS 66502
Position Type: Full Time - 32 hrs or more per week
Job Shift: Nights - 12 hr shifts

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with hospital policy/procedure and with departmental, area and national standards.
• Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, medical staff, and patients.
• Participates in thorough orientation of employees, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with all staff about departmental operation, practices, medical-legal and patient care issues.
• Responsible for attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department. Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping current with department organizational trends and customer needs through active participation in activities designed to enhance skills, professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrates computer skills which include accessing various computer programs and correctly input data into the appropriate program.
• Maintains nursing license, BLS and ALS certification.
• Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights.
• Acts on behalf of the patient advocate.
• Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.
• Oversees PCT's and LPN's patient's care.
• Reports directly to Inpatient Team leader and/or charge nurse first, second to Director of Nursing, then CNO or CEO through chain of commands.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• BLS and ACLS Certification required
• Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.