Registered Nurse

Salina Regional Health Center

Registered nurse

Position summary

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation, and according to professional standards, state regulations, and in keeping with the health center mission, vision, and values.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Osha category i

Essential job functions

Quality

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and practice of clinical skills.

Demonstrates effective critical thinking skills within nursing care.

Demonstrates appropriate and accurate documentation according to policy.

Access

Demonstrates effective communication with patients and families

Stewardship

Demonstrates appropriate communication with pertinent members of the health care team regarding unsafe conditions, family concerns, or change in patient status.

Accepts responsibilities as a preceptor to new hires and students.

Organizational values

Patient centered

Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.

Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

Quality

Expects excellence of self and others.

Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.

Identifies and mitigates risk.

Trust

Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.

Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.

Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

Sustainability

Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.

Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

Position qualifications

Minimum education

Associate, Diploma, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

Minimum experience

None

Required registration/license/certification

Current Kansas or Multi-State Registered Nurse license

Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy, unless otherwise specified in the position qualifications

Physical demands

Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds

Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Manual dexterity and mobility

Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases

Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens

Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accident, injury, illness, etc.)

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Subject to emergency or crisis situations

Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines

Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call)

Employee acknowledgement

In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education

Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

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