TITLE: Exciting Opportunity for Med Surg RN

Location: Kingman, KS

Are you ready to become part of a hospital that is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare, surpassing the expectations of both patients and the community? If you share our values, we invite you to seize this opportunity.
Would you like to work in a facility that serves multiple counties, offering a serene small-town living environment with plenty of outdoor activities? At the same time, you will be within reach of a larger city for added convenience. If this sounds like the positive change you've been searching for, we encourage you to read on...

Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state of Kansas
• Completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Six months to one year of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hours and Compensation:

• Full-time position: Three-night shifts per week from 7pm to 7:30am with rotation of weekends and holidays
• Salary range: $30-$49 per hour, dependent on years of experience. Bonus available for candidates with a BSN degree. Shift differentials include $2.00/hr for evenings, $2.50/hr for nights, and $2.70/hr for weekends
• A comprehensive benefits package including a sign-on/relocation bonus of either $5,000 for a one-year commitment or $10,000 for a two-year commitment. Additionally, $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement is provided

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide general nursing care to patients in a hospital healthcare facility
• Utilize AIDET in daily communication with patients, visitors, staff, and other departments
• Greet visitors and escort them to their destinations
• Coordinate with the Charge Nurse to determine appropriate patient assignment, obtain bedside reports, and a unit telephone
• Update and maintain the patient's White Communication board
• Perform a head-to-toe assessment on all assigned patients and document in the electronic chart in real-time
• Monitor patients throughout the shift, document changes, and notify providers or supervisors as necessary. Keep the relevant departments informed
• Conduct hourly rounding, coordinating with assistive staff, documenting as required, and providing patient education
• Administer prescribed medications using approved nursing techniques and Med/Verify
• Administer treatments as directed by physicians and nursing standards and policies
• Educate patients and their families throughout the shift and document the information on the electronic flow chart

Additional Information:

We are a not-for-profit acute care hospital with under 50 beds. Our target nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1, but it may be 3-4:1 until our patient census grows. Depending on the census, you may have the support of another nurse or a CNA.
If you are a dedicated nurse seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive healthcare environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our exceptional team, located just outside of Wichita, KS, and contribute to providing top-notch care to our community. Take the next step in your career journey and apply now!