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I. JOB SUMMARYThe 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
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 technologyProvide 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 nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy. Performs other duties as assigned in line with current basic nursing scope. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this positionMedical Surgical specific:As part of the Med/Surg medical team, this Registered Nurse will develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing care plan for pre- and post operative care patients to ensure continuity of care;Monitor vital signs, manage complex conditions, wound care, and manage intravenous lines;Modify patient care plan based on assessment of patient responses and condition;Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records of patient care plan;Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition;Recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures;Coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
III. JOB QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing or directly related field for RN -2 level Current Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers, however based on department, certification in ACLS and PALS then the BLS requirement is waived. Current Eligibility for Kansas RN license or Multi-State (Compact) License.
Preferred: ACLS within 6 months of hire (ED, ICU/2East or other units)Our Cultural BeliefsPeople First Integrity MattersBetter Together At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.