Registered Nurse (RN)
Meade District Hospital
- Dodge City, KS
- $28.00-35.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Pass NCLEX.
- Current license in the State of Kansas.
- Accumulates 30 CEU's in 2 years to keep nursing license current.
- Maintains certification in advanced levels of ACLS and PALS
- Completes a CPR review satisfactorily every 2 years
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
- Observes emotional stability of patients and expresses interest in their progress and prepares for continuing care after discharge.
- Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines.
- Assists Providers with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Arranges for patient's ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Monitors medical condition of the patient and reports changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Direct and Supervise LPNs, CNAs & IAs
- Demonstrates competency and professionalism in performing the overall patient care and supervisory responsibilities of the Registered Nurse position.
- Administers medications
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain.
- Ensures accuracy of recording patient care documentation meeting current standards policies.
- Performs all aspect of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and privacy.
- Treats patients and families with dignity and respect.
- Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physician and other healthcare providers.
- Has ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Plans and directs daily assignments with each team member based on patient acuity, staff qualifications, continuity of care, workload and proper infection control practices.
- Ensures physician's orders are noted and carried out in a timely manner. Make rounds with physicians.
- Has ability to perform a head to toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.