RN - OrthoKansas

Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Lawrence Memorial Hospital seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for their OrthoKansas department in Lawrence, Kansas. The RN will provide direct nursing care, coordinate patient-centered care, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Candidates must hold a valid RN license for Kansas and an Associate's degree in Nursing, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree. Essential certifications include Basic Life Support and possibly ACLS within the first six months.

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS certification preferred within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established protocols.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Decision making

Education

Associates in Nursing or diploma

Bachelors in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

## RN - OrthoKansasApplylocations: Lawrence, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100960# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job DescriptionSchedule:* M-F* 8:30-5:30**I. JOB SUMMARY**The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization, while complying with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information. This position leads the coordination of care for patients by applying effective decision making skills based on patient/family healthcare needs and priorities.**II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*** Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families promoting decision making based on the assessment of patient medical histories, symptoms, examinations, diagnosis, conditions and treatments.* Communicate and collaborate concisely and continuously among clinical team, including physicians, both verbally and in documentation focusing on patients identified problems and needs by implementing and monitoring patient care plans, as well as recording and communicating patient conditions as appropriate, to optimize their health outcomes.* Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.* Competently applies collaborative teamwork and leadership as a member of an inter-professional team to coordinate patient centered care for quality patient and unit outcomes of care processes by:* Utilizing information, resources and technology* Provide Patient Centered Care Nursing processes including Patient/Family, Evidence Based Practices (EBP), safety and process improvement* Exemplifies professionalism: applies lifelong learning; contributes to the science of nursing; participates in governance; shares knowledge to expand the scale and scope of best practices with others; builds the ethical, moral and regulatory base for best practices and processes of patient and unit care.* Performs other duties as assigned in line with current basic nursing scope.* Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position**III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS*****Required***:* Associates in Nursing or diploma* Current Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers. If certified in ACLS and PALS then the BLS Requirement is waived.* Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Kansas* Additional Certifications required as designated by clinic/area of specialty:* Breast Specialists: Commission on Cancer Certification***Preferred****:** Bachelors in Nursing* ACLS within 6 months of hire