Procedural RN Float

Position Title Procedural RN Float Great Bend Hospital COVID-19 and flu vaccines are required for all health system employees. Learn more. Position Summary / Career Interest: Under the supervision of the nursing department’s management, the RN assumes the responsibility for the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation needed to deliver safe, evidence based care within their scope of practice. Responsibilities: Collects and assesses initial and on-going data about the health status of the patient. Initiates and/or revises an individualized plan of care that includes immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family and reflects the plan of the entire health care team. Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to facilitate achievement of expected outcomes. Evaluates patient response to intervention/therapy based upon expected outcomes. Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand; addresses patient’s questions and concerns; verifies patient informed consent when indicated. Documents and communicates all required components of patient care. Provides direct patient care in the inpatient perioperative setting. Documents and communicates all required components of patient care on chart forms, birth certificates, and computer. Initiates fetal heart monitor, performs vaginal exams, interprets fetal heart tones and determines frequency duration and intensity of contractions. Monitors progress of laboring mothers, interprets fetal heart monitor and notifies physician when appropriate for progress or problems. Assists mother and labor coach with breathing exercises, pain management techniques and administers pain medication as ordered. Prepares birthing room for delivery using strict sterile technique. Prepares mothers for elective or emergency Cesarean Section by following written C-Section protocol. Provides emotional support to mother and coach, obtains proper consents and pre-op diagnostic studies and coordinates smooth transfer to surgery. Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand; addresses patient’s questions and concerns; verifies patient informed consent when indicated. Documents and communicates all required components of patient care. Works collaboratively with the physician and the anesthesia health care providers to determine patient needs undergoing surgical procedures and to assume responsibility for patient care, document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required: Requirements at Birthing Center Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement. Knowledge of general nursing and practice required. Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment ACLS Certification and NRP certification required within six month of employment. Fetal Heart Monitoring and STABLE required within one year of employment. Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Requirements at Special Services Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment; knowledge of general nursing theory and practice Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Requirements at Short Stay Surgery Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Additional educational training assigned within 90 days of hire and annually as outlined in the accreditation plan. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment ACLS certification Requirements at Wound Healing CTR Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing certification in nursing administration or appropriate specialty preferred; related experience preferred BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment Requirements at Operating Room Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Additional educational training assigned within 90 days of hire and annually as outlined in the accreditation plan. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment ACLS certification Requirements at Heart Cath Lab Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Knowledge of general nursing and practice Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. ACLS certification required or must complete after six months of meeting base competencies; additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Requirements at Nursing ICU Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer; in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement. Knowledge of general nursing and practice required. Cardiac Rhythms class required or must complete within six months of employment. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas. ACLS certification required or must complete after six months of meeting base competencies BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. As of April 1, 2016: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by the trauma director) within two years of employment. Must maintain current TNCC or TCAR every four years or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by trauma director) annually. Requirements at Nursing Acute Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer; in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement Knowledge of general nursing and practice required. Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment ACLS Certification additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Requirements at Interventional Bachelors degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred or a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. ACLS and BLS certification required or must complete ACLS and BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Port-a-Cath access training required or must complete training with in the first two weeks of employment. Requirements at DSCHG Plan & Social SVCS Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer; in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement Knowledge of general nursing and practice required Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification within the first two weeks of employment. Certified Case Manager required or must complete within the first three years of employment. Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Requirements at Quality Management Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Completion of basic surveillance course by a recognized body required or must complete with in one year of employment. A minimum of five years of acute care. Knowledge of general nursing and practice. Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Requirements at Nursing CPCU Current Kansas Registered Nurse License. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer; in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement. Knowledge of general nursing and practice. Cardiac Rhythms class required or must complete within six months of employment. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. ACLS certification required or must complete after six months of meeting base competencies. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Requirements at GB Emergency Department Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved; in some cases, approval of experience or certifications may substitute for BSN. Knowledge of general nursing and practice. Cardiac Rhythms class required or must complete within six months of employment. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas. ACLS certification required or must complete after six months of meeting base competencies BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. As of April 1, 2016: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by the trauma director) within two years of employment. Must maintain current TNCC or TCAR every four years or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by trauma director) annually. Requirements at GB Nursing Admin Current Kansas Registered Nurse License. Triage experience knowledge of general nursing and practice. Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Kansas. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first 30 days of employment. TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC ACLS certification ENPC or PALS. Requirements at GB ICU Current Kansas Registered Nurse License Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or must have plan to obtain BSN approved by chief nursing officer; in some cases, the chief nursing officer may approve experience or certifications as a substitute for BSN requirement Knowledge of general nursing and practice required. Cardiac Rhythms class required or must complete within six months of employment. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas. ACLS certification required or must complete after six months of meeting base competencies. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. As of April 1, 2016: Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by the trauma director) within two years of employment. Must maintain current TNCC or TCAR every four years or six hours of trauma education (pre-approved by trauma director) annually. Requirements Sane/Sart Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment); 40 hour course and preceptorship in SANE/SART. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. SANE certification BLS certification Additional certification(s) may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Requirements at GB Pre-OP/PACU Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RN's. One year experience preferred Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty Current state nursing licenses or RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact BCLS certification PALS certification ACLS Certification Requirements at GB Surgery Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. ACLS certification required or must obtain within twelve months of employment. Requirements at Hospice Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment) Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Valid Kansas driver's license with an acceptable driving record and must be insurable through the medical center’s insurance carrier (may be required to use personal vehicle) . Health Occupational Health background check required within two weeks of hire. Requirements at Operating Room Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment As of June 1, 2016: ACLS certification required or must obtain within twelve months of employment. DSCH Plan & Social Services Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN required or must obtain within four years. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general case management services and adapting or modifying standards of practices for care. Current nursing licensure with the Kansas State Board of nursing BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment Certified Case Manager required for full-time employment or must complete within the first four years of employment Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations. Medical Care Unit Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Inpatient Rehab Unit Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice required; knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Labor and Delivery Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required or must obtain within 4 years of employment Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice required Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing general nursing services and adapting or modifying standards of nursing practices for care of specific medical cases. Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or has work permit from the State Board of Nursing. BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Preferred: Preferred requirements Joint & Spine ACLS Certification in nursing administration or appropriate specialty Related experience Preferred requirements Education Certification in nursing administration or appropriate specialty Related supervisory experience ACLS Preferred requirements at GB Emergency Department Certification for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Preferred requirements at GB Nursing Admin Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred requirements at GB ICU Certification for Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Preferred requirements at GB Pre-OP/PACU Certified OR Nurse (CNOR) Preferred requirements at GB Surgery Certified OR Nurse (CNOR) HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position based on the following criteria: Primary - required (routine) to do the job Secondary - required for the job, but mostly be exception None - no approved access Description of Information Level Primary: Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates Clinical Information (information that describes a patient's health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Training's could include but are not limited to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and bio hazardous materials as it applies to your daily work environment. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-26364 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. COVID-19 and flu vaccines are required for all health system employees. Learn more. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. 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