Registered Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT - Hutchinson Kansas

Company: Summit Medical Management, LLC
Location: Hutchinson, Kansas
Posted On: 05/03/2024

Description:Are you a caring and experienced Registered Nurse looking for a role that makes a difference, especially during nighttime? Our orthopedic hospital is seeking a compassionate Night Shift Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. As a Night Shift RN, you'll provide critical care and support to patients during the nighttime hours, ensuring their comfort and well-being. If you're passionate about helping others, thrive in a nighttime work environment, and want to be part of a supportive healthcare team, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional orthopedic care around the clock. At The Summit, we're not just building careers; we're building a legacy in orthopedic excellence. We have ambitious plans, and we're looking for people who share our vision. Join us in shaping the future of orthopedic care in Kansas-and beyond. Registered Nurse Essential Job Functions:Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations.Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.Ability to interact and respond with various patient behaviors in a therapeutic, gentle and friendly mannerCommunicates reassurances and explanations consistentlyAdapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of various types of patientsIdentifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely mannerAbility to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in patient condition and respond appropriatelyObserves behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications; takes appropriate actionsCarries out surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures and uses PPE.Uses appropriate techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids.Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side effects.Medicates postoperative patient as needed after pain assessment and evaluation of patient's condition.Counts narcotics at the beginning and end of each day with another nurse, per policy.Coordinates and supervises patient careProvides education to patient and family regarding careProtects patient's right to privacySensitive to patient needsMaintains composure and appropriately responds to patients in an emergency or physically distressful situationAbility to create documentation that meets current standards, policies and procedures and in a timely mannerHighly motivated and able to work independentlyFollows AORN StandardsRegistered Nurse Secondary Job Functions:Provides innovative input into the development of the hospital environments and its processesParticipates in facility performance improvement activitiesCreates and maintains policy and procedures to State and Federal regulationsMaintains policy and procedures in relation to hospital/ clinic regulationsSpecific Nursing Roles at Summit SurgicalPre Operative Registered NursePosition Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, nursing management, and coworkers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition. This includes results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatments.Additional Essential Job Functions:Checks medical records for requirements of completeness prior to surgery. History and physical, pertinent lab reports, EKG reports and NPO status.Obtains documents and assesses vital signs preoperatively.Teaches patients about postoperative pain management and using the pain scale.PACU Registered NursePosition Summary: Responsible for monitoring patient's physiological status in the immediate preoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia, and as needed, about patient conditions; receives direction for patient management. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis.Additional Essential Job Functions:Demonstrates knowledge of perioperative factors that alter immediate postoperative phase.Ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.Obtains documents and assesses the vital signs every ten (10) minutes during phase 1 recovery.Additional Preferred Experience:One year of ICU or PACU experienceOR Circulating Registered NursePosition Summary: Addresses and promotes the physical and mental health of patients by utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and providers while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Assess operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases, and ensures all needs of surgical operating team are met. Monitors, positions, and assists patient during procedure.Additional Essential Job Functions:Preps patients for procedures correctly and per policyAppropriately & safely positions patients while under careCarries out surgical asepsis and safely administers medications for all proceduresPrepares and cleans operating room suites before and after casesAbility to set up for surgical proceduresEnsures required pre-op information is available before patient is taken to surgeryAccurately records, handles, and labels specimensAdditional Preferred Experience:One (1) year of work experience in the operating room preferredRequirements:Registered Nurse Essential Qualifications:Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of KansasCurrent BLS certificationMinimum of one (1) year work experienceCurrent ACLS certification or willing to obtain within three (3) monthsMaintains regulatory requirements and completes annual education requirementsAttends the required annual education programCan interface with computers effectivelyLearns new concepts and procedures quicklyExcellent organizational skillsAccuracyAbility to manage time and appropriately prioritize tasks and responsibilitiesAbility to communicate effectively and in a professional and courteous manner with co-workers, vendors and other people in contact withPunctualityLab Requirements:Ability to perform lab testing per lab policies and proceduresAbility to interpret results of test: take appropriate action on test resultsKnowledge of storage, care and use of each specific cartridgeKnowledge of quality control testing monthly or with each new shipment and proficiency testPI1666d17a4439-25660-32573604 More...

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