Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical

Company: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Location: Shawnee Mission
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Med Surg AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Location Address: 9100 W. 74 th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth

* Sign On Bonus for eligible Full-time and Part-time positions

* New Competitive Pay
* Excellent health benefits day one

* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education

* Employee Referral Program

* Retirement plan employer contribution and matching

* Largest health care provider in Johnson County


Departments:

Medical Unit

Observation Unit

Oncology

Ortho

Work Hours/Shift:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Full-time, Part-Time and PRN

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Utilizes the Nursing Process (Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate) to provide optimal patient care.

* Demonstrate accurate assessment skills appropriate to my patient population and based on evidence, policy and practice standards when caring for all patients regardless of complexity or need.

* Assure patient safety by adhering to established policies and procedures and utilizing patient safety resources such as mPPID. Implement a plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.

* Demonstrate the ability to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient needs and in conjunction with unit activities and resources available.

* Actively participate in bedside shift report, safety huddles, multidisciplinary patient rounds and hourly rounding to gather all information necessary to care for my patients, anticipate their needs and provide for a smooth hand-off to other members of the health care team.

* Provide patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes.

* Provide routine and specialized teaching/discharge planning throughout the patient stay to prepare the patient/family/significant other regain independence prior to discharge.

* Provide individualized teaching plan based on assessed learning needs, education level, language spoken and level of understanding.

* Provide patient and family/significant other with a completed Teaching/Discharge Plan which includes specific information regarding medications, follow-up and community resources as needed.

* Document all pertinent information (health history, assessment, test results, plan of care, teaching and patient response) in a timely manner according to departmental policy.


What You Will Need:

* Associate's Degree in Nursing; BSN obtained within 4 years of employment

* Bachelor's preferred

* Kansas Registered Nurse License

* BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association


Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates the efforts of the multidisciplinary care team for the patients within his/her scope of responsibility. The RN provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of care to a specific patient population. The RN utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) in order to maintain and improve patient outcomes.

The RN demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The RN strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence-based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his/her patients. The RN serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures.

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