Registered Nurse - Full-time / Part-time

Overview:

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, you'll feel our supportive community every step of your day, especially the tough ones. We're a team and love working that way. We have opportunities for nurses who are inspired to pioneer new models of care and want to transform the healthcare experience. Work with advanced technology and innovative procedures. Be state of the art, and never stop exploring. We're expanding to help our communities grow, offering an exceptional opportunity to join our team.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a competent level of the nursing process involving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

1.1. Initiates nursing assessment upon arrival with completion of assessment relevant to patients' condition and triage of other patients.

1.2. Historic and diagnostic data is correlated with patient's assessment and changes in condition are recognized.

1.3. Demonstrates proficiency and assumes full responsibility in critical situations with: accurate documentation, chemical intervention, and technical skills

1.4. Demonstrates skills in triage assessments and treatments.

1.5. Identifies and individualizes plan and expected outcomes with patient and/or significant others and other disciplines.

1.6. Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.

1.7. Available diagnostic information is reviewed to develop a holistic approach to patient care.

1.8. Holistic nursing care is provided through collaboration with other health team members.

1.9. Nursing care is provided which reflects consideration of discharge or transfer needs.

1.10. Charting reflects patient's presentation status and condition, history of presenting illness and complete assessment utilizing approved documentation methods.

1.11. Evaluates clients progress toward attainment of expected outcomes on an ongoing basis.

1.12. Determines education needs and provides or arranges for these needs to be met.

1.13. Patient response to therapy and teaching is documented.

Participates in quality of care activities as appropriate to his/her individual position, using the results to initiate changes in practice to improve the delivery of health care.

2.1. Participates in:

2.1.1. Collecting data.

2.1.2. Opportunity to support implementation of changes derived from data evaluation.

2.1.3. TQI team activities

2.1.4. PCC activities

Demonstrates safety, infection control, risk management and cost effectiveness in the planning and delivery of care.

3.1. Delivers safe and effective care according to policies and procedures.

3.2. Practices Universal Precautions and proper disposal of infectious wastes.

3.3. Incident Reports and Areas of Concern are completed by end of shift being worked.

3.4. Cognizant of cost related to patient care. Practices good judgement to prevent wasting or excess use of supplies. Organizes and prioritizes assignments to complete them with minimal or no overtime required. Overtime must be approved by Supervisor.

3.5. Completed Competency Checklist pertinent to unit by end of probation period and annually.

3.6. Ensures equipment checks are completed according to policies and procedures, safety operated all equipment utilized in the area.

3.7. Ensures that supplies are reordered/charged by end of shift being worked.

3.8. Maintains a clean, presentable work environment.

Evaluates his/her nursing performance relating to accepted professional standards of practice.

4.1. Attends or views 100% of mandatory meetings.

4.2. Continuing education pertinent to area of clinical practice.

4.3. Remains updated on health center and unit activities by attending unit meetings.

4.4. Current CPR certification. ACLS provider required, TNCC and PALS required.

4.5. Demonstrates cooperativeness and support by conforming to established policies and procedures and working with others.

4.6. Reviews/attends in-service for all new/revised policies and procedures. Reviews all others on an annual basis.

4.7. Demonstrates competency in the use of the following equipment/performance of procedures:

COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATED IF NO GOAL ESTABLISHED TO

YES NO ATTAIN

1. Equipment

a. Cardiac Monitor ___ ___ __________

b. Beds ___ ___ __________

c. Defibrillator ___ ___ __________

d. External Pacemaker ___ ___ __________

e. Pulse Oximeter ___ ___ __________

f. Doppler ___ ___ __________

g. Ventilator ___ ___ __________

h. IV Pumps ___ ___ __________

i. Fluid warmer/infusor ___ ___ __________

j. Braslow Bag ___ ___ __________

2. New procedures or equipment inserviced/added in past year.

a. ________________________ ___ ___ __________

b. ________________________ ___ ___ __________

c. ________________________ ___ ___ __________

d. ________________________ ___ ___ __________

3. Basic Nursing Skills

a. Nursing process utilized ___ ___ __________

b. 5 patient rights in medication

administration ___ ___ __________

c. Acceptable IV therapy technique ___ ___ __________

d. System assessment skills ___ ___ __________

Comments:

Actively participates in department work groups.

5.1. Attends 75% of departmental meetings.

5.2. Completes assigned tasks within established time frames in order to promote success of the groups function.

5.3. Participates in delivery of presentations/projects to promote community education/awareness.

Performs other miscellaneous job functions as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

* We require a nursing degree from an accredited school.

* You'll also need a current RN license in our state.

* Basic life support training should be completed in 90 days with advanced training required at certain intervals.

We'll Support You at Work and Home

Getting respect doesn't come easy in healthcare. Modern Healthcare Magazine named us as a "top 100 places to work." We go out of our way to help people feel welcomed. We offer day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, and employer-matched retirement funds, even to part-time employees. We're proud to provide tuition reimbursement to help you grow and learn new skills.

What Makes a Good Match for Mercy

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and are not afraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care-that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a fit for you as well, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from accredited school of nursing with current registration and license to practice in the state of Kansas.

Licensure: License to practice in the state of Kansas.

Experience: One year Med/Surg experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Critical Care or Emergency Department experience preferred.

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (and ACLS, PALS, TNCC) through the American Heart Association is required. Co-workers must either submit a copy of a card showing current credentialing to Human Resources upon hire or must complete the training within 90 days.

Other: Ability to multi task and critically think required. Professional communication skills required. Push/pull up to 125lbs. Grip up to 30lbs. Coordination continuously.

Preferred Education: BSN preferred but not required

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