Registered Nurse (RN) - SEASONAL - Emergency

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.9

Job position summary:

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
• Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?: No

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.

Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.

ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Previous experience in a similar environment

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

Heavy Work: Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We provide equal employment opportunities. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

E-Verify:

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.