Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

Newman Regional Health; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Assistance

PTO

KPERS Retirement

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flex Spending

Accident/Cancer Coverage

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Newman Regional Health in Emporia, KS, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery department. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgical services, providing care before/after procedures, administering medications, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN license in Kansas.
• BLS certification, ACLS/PALS and dept-specific certs within established timeframes.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care needs; effective communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for surgical and procedural services by completing assessments and reviewing medical histories.
• Provides direct patient care before and after procedures.
• Administers medications, treatments, and IV therapies per orders and policies.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes in status.
• Educates patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge.
• Documents assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and care teams to coordinate care.

Skills

RN License KS

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

BSN or ASN required

Tools

EMR Proficiency

Clinical Equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery (Full Time)
Job types: Registered Nurses

We are looking for a talented Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse who is ready to join an amazing team and make a difference at the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Our facility has state of the art equipment, and excellent team work. We care for patients of all ages giving us the opportunity to utilize all the clinical skills of our profession. Our caring and compassionate staff provide state-of-the art healthcare 24 hours a day to patients of all ages by adhering to our six values of quality, service, people, growth and fiscal responsibility.

This is a Full Time Position.Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with rotating call

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients in the Same Day Surgery department. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients from pediatric through geriatric populations.

• Prepares patients for surgical and procedural services by completing assessments and reviewing medical histories.
• Provides direct patient care before and after procedures.
• Administers medications, treatments, and IV therapies in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Monitors patient condition and responds appropriately to changes in status.
• Provides patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes a safe, patient-centered environment.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Kansas.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within an established timeframe.
• ACLS, PALS/PEARS, and other department-specific certifications required within established departmental timeframes..
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient care needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical equipment.

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefit
• KPERS Retirement
• Identity Theft Protection Discounts
• Life Insurance options
• Long and short-term disability
• Flex Spending Account
• Accident and Cancer coverage
• Shift Differentials

About Newman Regional Health

Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newan Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States.