RN-Med/Surg

Bryan Health; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting. You will communicate patient condition changes with physicians, leadership, and co-workers, including diagnostic results and symptoms, and respond quickly to changes in condition or treatment outcomes.

The role requires current RN licensure in Nebraska or a compact state, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and BSN or enrollment in a BSN program is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure from Nebraska or approved compact state as defined by Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting.
• Communicates changes in patient condition with physicians, leadership, and co-workers including diagnostic results and symptoms.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical communication

Education

RN licensure Nebraska

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Medical/Surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, leadership, and co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN or current enrollment in BSN program preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required within 6 months of hire.

For those working in a charge role: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

For those working in a charge role: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.