Registered Nurse - Post Surgical 36 hours - Day Shift

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with hospital policy/procedure and with departmental, area and national standards.
• Ensures a safe supportive environment for staff, medical staff, and patients.
• Participates in thorough orientation of employees, in-service education, and staff development to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication skills with all staff about departmental operation, practices, medical-legal and patient care issues.
• Responsible for attendance and punctuality to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations of the department. Uses budgeted supplies and equipment judiciously.
• Assumes responsibility for keeping current with department organizational trends and customer needs through active participation in activities designed to enhance skills, professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrates computer skills which include accessing various computer programs and correctly input data into the appropriate program.
• Maintains nursing license, BLS and ALS certification.
• Treats all patients equally in accordance with Patient Rights.
• Acts on behalf of the patient advocate.
• Reviews and carries out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
• Willingness to assist with other duties when asked.
• Oversees PCT's and LPN's patient's care.
• Reports directly to Inpatient Team leader and/or charge nurse first, second to Director of Nursing, then CNO or CEO through chain of commands.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
• BLS and ACLS Certification required
• Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis