RN Staff Nurse Float Pool
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Description: Wesley Medical Center is in need of RN Staff Nurse Float Pool right now, this job will be situated in Kansas. More details about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Not considering new graduates
Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for direct! ing and coordinating all nursing care for the department-specific patient population in accordance with the standards of nursing care and practice as defined by Wesley Medical Center and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.
Delivers patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards of ca! re defined by Wesley Medical Center.
Systematically e! valuates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participation in quality of care activities to initiate, implement, and sustain process improvements.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice and education.
Monitors the patient's progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers in providing and advocating for patient care.
Considers safety and cost effectiveness when delivering patient care.
Decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.
Participates in the improvement of operational functions of the department.
Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in development of all collaborative relationships.
Evaluates and participates in opportunities for outstandi! ng service to all customers and accepts responsibility in partnership that is equally respectful to everyone.
Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify, interpret, and access appropriate resources in patient specific scenario(s).
Secures, administers, and handles medication according to established guidelines.
Qualifications
Required Registration, Licensure or Certification
Current licensure in the state of Kansas as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) verification course within allotted time frame, as specified in policy
Required Education or Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Two years previous nursing experience
Preferred Education or Experience
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Required Knowledge and Skills
Ability to utilize the nu! rsing process in the provision of nursing care including, but not limited to, administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others
Ability to multi-task, delegate, and prioritize
Possess problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate with other health care providers
Ability to educate patients and/or significant others
Ability to communicate effectively
Possess personal computer skills
Displays competency in the following:
Obtaining 12-lead EKGs
Interpreting EKG rhythms
MediTech documentation
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Wesley Medical Center.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:36:21 GMT
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