Registered Nurse (RN)

Rawlins County Health Center; Kansas; On-site; USD 48,216 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Friendly work environment

Great benefits

Job summary

Rawlins County Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time position in Atwood, KS. The RN will provide comprehensive care for patients and supervise LPNs or Nurse Aides. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, and participation in care conferences.

The ideal candidate must have an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school and possess relevant certifications. A friendly work environment and competitive wages are offered along with GREAT benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas or compact state RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC certifications.
• Ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and complete thorough assessments.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medication management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Rawlins County Health Center, Atwood, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $35.00 To $41.00 Hourly

RCHC offers competitive wages, a caring & friendly work environment, and GREAT benefits! * Full Time; 3-12 Hour Shifts

Summary

The RN is responsible for the care of a specific group of patients during a twelve-hour shift and may supervise LPN’s or Nurse Aides who are assigned to the same group of patients. All staff are required to rotate in the Emergency Department.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to safely assist patients with transfer, lifting or rendering aid on the facility campus.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, daily care, etc. as ordered and/or per nursing judgment based on accepted nursing care standards and evidence- based practice. Complete a thorough admission assessment as well as assessments of each assigned patient each shift. Seek guidance from the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of patient activities, assessments and any changes occurring on his/her shift by charting per accepted policy.
• Make rounds on assigned patients at minimum of every two hours; preferably hourly. Ensure hourly rounding is completed by Nurse Aide.
• Make rounds with the attending provider on his/her patients.
• Start and maintain intravenous site and monitors intravenous medications; assist non-IV-certified LPNs with all intravenous medications; ensure intravenous medications administered appropriately and per certification regulation.
• Monitor medical conditions of assigned patients and report changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Verifies all assigned patient’s orders are acknowledged throughout the day and at the end of the shift.
• Assists providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to care.
• Perform all basic nursing procedures involved with the position of a staff Nurse.
• Prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue intravenous fluids as ordered.
• Respond to all Code Blue situations and perform as directed by the Charge RN.
• Participate in conducting patient care conferences and maintain up-to-date care plans.
• Assume any additional responsibilities delegated by the Charge Nurse or the Director of Nursing.
• May be required to float to other departments as needed (Emergency Department, Operating Room, Outpatient Therapy) and as appropriate per scope of practice.
• Responsible for monitoring, scheduling, distributing, and educating on any medication (all routes) as orders by the provider.
• Provide patient care, medication management, and order implementation to assigned patients.
• Assign specific patient care responsibilities to aides who are assigned the same patients for which the Staff Nurse is responsible.
• Handle problems concerning patients and personnel directly assigned to him/her, and report this to the Charge Nurse. Refer intra- and inter-departmental complaints and problems to the Risk Manager, Charge Nurse, or Director of Nursing.
• Provide input to the Director of Nursing concerning policies, procedures, patient care facilities, and equipment. Recommends improvements to the Charge Nurse and the Director of Nursing.
• Function as an effective public relations representative both inside and outside the hospital. Observes professional ethics.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, Quality Assurance, and infection control standards.
• Ensures an adequate supply of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Report problems or concerns to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and other hospital meetings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Complete SQSS assignments every shift.
• Check emails every shift.
• Complete accountability form for every pay period.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education: associate or bachelor’s degree prepared nurse from accredited nursing school.

Minimum Experience: Will train newly graduated Registered Nurse. Must be able to work as a team.

Certifications/Licensures

Current Kansas or compact state RN license, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS, ENPC.

Physical Demands

Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients; lifts supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases/illness; may be exposed to various patient elements.

• Push/Pull: 10-25 pounds: Rarely
• Push/Pull: 25-50 pounds: Rarely
• Push/Pull: 50-100 pounds: Rarely
• Push/Pull: 100+ pounds: Rarely
• Lift/Carry: 0-10 pounds: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry: 10-20 pounds: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry: 20-50 pounds: Rarely
• Lift/Carry: 50-100 pounds: Rarely
• Lift/Carry: 100+ pounds: Rarely
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Sit: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Occasionally

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to policies, procedures, and always maintains confidentiality.
• Attends annual in-services, completes annual education in a timely manner.
• Represents RCHC in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically and in the community.
• Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices; communicates the mission statement & core values of RCHC both on and off the job.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Friendly and professional bedside manner.
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills.
• Understands legal implications of patient care.

3-12 Hour Shifts, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.