RN or LPN - Wound Care - FT

A brief summary of what's ahead Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1 Job position summary: Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients in a clinic or outpatient setting. Benefits Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay 401k with a 6% employer match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employee assistance program Essential Responsibilities Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician. Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students. Performs acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Accurately evaluates patient needs and reviews/maintains a comprehensive care plan within scope. Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills. Provides accurate administration and evaluation of medication, manages medication orders, and delivers medication to patients in a timely manner. Educates the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate). Completes timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy. Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed. Acts in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintains effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. General Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. People Management Responsibilities No Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience : Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required License/Certifications/Registrations : Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state; Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Previous experience in a similar environment. Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations: none. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills. Multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Physical Requirements Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs; constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking. Equal Employment Opportunity & E-Verify We provide equal employment opportunities. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application experience for all candidates. If you need assistance completing your application, require a reasonable accommodation, or have questions about the process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9. #J-18808-Ljbffr