Location:
Hutchinson Regional Medical CenterFull Time Equivalent (FTE):
0Job 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 a 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?:
☐ Yes 🗷 No
“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.
"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.
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.
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.
We participate in E-VerifyWe 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.
Skills Required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- 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 end of orientation
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy
- Ability to apply basic principles of nursing
- Demonstrated effective communication skills
- Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills
- Ability to perform heavy work physical requirements (occasionally up to 100 lbs; frequently up to 20 lbs; extended standing/walking)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous experience in a similar environment
What We Do
The Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare organization which serves a wide geographical area in South-Central Kansas. The System’s members include: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center (a not-for-profit, 199-licensed bed, Joint Commission accredited, acute care hospital), Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, Horizons Mental Health Center, Health-E-Quip (a durable medical equipment company), and the Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation. Hutchinson Regional Medical Center has a number of partners and specialty services, including The Heart & Vascular Center, Chalmers Cancer Treatment Center, The Birthing Center, Sleep Diagnostic Center, and Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center. HRHS is proud to serve the healthcare needs of more than 65,000 residents of Reno County, as well as the surrounding area. HRHS is the largest employer in Reno County
