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Kansas Employer Critical Care - Registered Nurse PRN Alternating Shifts in Coffeyville, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12779541 The Registered Nurse is a professional who cares for patients coming into our facility including tasks like creating and maintaining accurate patient records, administering medication and monitoring for side effects, recording vital signs, and reporting symptoms and changes in patient conditions for all ages of patients from infancy to advanced age. S/he provides care that reflects an integration of knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families. The RN is accountable for all care provided to assigned patients during the shift, including the care delegated to nursing assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). They effectively use psychosocial and physical assessments in order to make decisions regarding the care required.
JOB DUTIES:
Implement physicians orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations
Effectively communicate with providers regarding patient lab and diagnostic reports, condition, progress and treatment options
Assure diagnostic tests ordered or prescribed by provider are completed in timely manner
Assess and evaluate patients\' needs for, and responses to, care rendered
Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
Administer IV and non-IV medications as ordered
Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients
Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing
Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
The Registered Nurse (RN) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills
Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical conditions
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff
Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
Willingness to cross train and cover other positions and responsibilities as needed
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, required
Current Registered Nurse licensure with the State of Kansas, required
Credentials required per CRMC policy, state and regulatory requirements for unit assigned
Bachelors or masters degree, preferred
Clinical experience in the area of work, preferred