RN Jobs in Kansas

Registered Nurse (RN)

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants as assigned. Supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility; as well as what may be required by the Director of Nursing or Unit Manager to ensure that the highest level of quality care is maintained at all times. The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities. Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required. Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained. Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions. Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies as requested. Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required. Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as required. Perform lab tests, blood pressures, and other routine monitored as required per the resident care plan. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. Receive telephone orders from physicians and transcribe on the Physicians' Order Form. Chart nursing notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care. Complete accident/incident reports per facility policy. Submit to Director of Nursing or Unit Manager. Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Dietary Department. Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Inform the Nurse Supervisor of staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work. Report absentee call-ins and no call, no shows to Director of Nursing and/or Scheduling Coordinator. Review and evaluate your department's work force and make recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor. Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments. Make rounds of your unit/shift to ensure staff is performing their work assignments as expected. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with co-workers and other departments within the facility. Review complaints and grievances. Report these to the Director of Nursing and/or Unit Manager. Nurse report must be given and received when coming on and off each shift. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents. Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Recommend to the Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift. Review care plans daily to ensure that appropriate care is being rendered. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. Essential Job Duties/Physical Requirements The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility. • Regular worksite attendance. • Must have a valid professional license (RN) that is in good standing with the State. • Must have a valid CPR certification. • Must have basic computer skills. • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. • Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. • Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. • Must be able to perform the essential position functions of the job with, or without reasonable accommodation. • Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although hey may not be a requirement of the job. • Primary Physical Requirements: • Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently • Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely • Lift 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely • Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely • Carry up to 10 lbs: Occasionally • Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Rarely • Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely • Carry over 50 lbs: Rarely • Reach above should height: Frequently • Reach at shoulder height: Constantly • Reach below shoulder height: Frequently • Push/Pull: Constantly • Hand Manipulation: • Grasping: Constantly • Handling: Constantly • Torquing: Rarely • Fingering: Constantly • Other Physical Considerations • Twisting, Bending, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Crouching, Climbing and Balancing is required. • Employees may be required to operate and automobile and various games. • Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and hostile people within the Facility. • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery PRN

McPherson Hospital McPherson, KS

Job description Job Title: Registered Nurse, Women's Care and Birth Center Hours: PRN, shifts vary, experience required Job Summary: Evaluate, plan, implement and document nursing care given to OB patients. Function within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, to deliver comprehensive, family centered nursing care to mothers and babies during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Essential Functions/Accountabilities: Work as a team with co-workers on 12-hour shift to manage OB patient from labor, delivery, postpartum, to home. Assess patient understanding of plan of care, to better facilitate education opportunities and materials during hospital stay, working towards dismissal from admission. Follows established protocols for narcotic and other medication administration ensuring the 5 rights of medication administration are met. Communicates pertinent information related to patients’ condition to inform doctors, additional staff nurses and/or ancillary departments of patients’ needs and/or plan of care. Document concerns, findings, and actions, implementing appropriate care plans related to patients’ diagnosis for continuity of care. Assess patients’ condition, continuously monitoring changes in status, physical findings, vital signs, and coping skills ensuring appropriate care is given related to patients’ needs. Principal Accountabilities: Evaluate fetal heart tones, contractions, and vital signs, informing the doctor of progress and/or concerns as necessary to coordinate care and facilitate a delivery free of complications. Maintain knowledge and clinical skills to access women and newborns with complications and provide care unit stabilization and transport can be accomplished safely. Provide breastfeeding moms with current information and continuing support to achieve their breastfeeding goals for their newborn’s health & nutrition. EDUCATION Associate degree in nursing (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program. Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum: 6 months practicing as an RN. Preferred: One to two years of hospital or OB experience LICENSES/CERTIFICATION Licensed in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse in good standing. BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP verified within 6 months of hiring. Benefits for PRN: 403 (b) Retirement Plan- 4% employer contribution Free 24 hour fitness center We are searching for a new team member to become part of an outstanding OB unit! Safe staffing - Two nurses scheduled each shift. Active Involvement in each patient’s care. With diligent, determined providers we average an overall C-section rating of less than 20%. Patient Centered Care - We cultivate relationships with our patients from the beginning of their journey. We strive to make patients feel involved in their care and guide them in determining the best plan specific to their needs and desires. To Make a Difference - A 1:1 ratio with our labor patients and usually no more than 2 couplets for postpartum. You can expect to have a significant impact on the patients you serve. Benefits of joining our team include no scrubbing or circulating required for C-sections in our own OR suite. RT on site 24/7. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Prime Healthcare Kansas City, KS

Overview An Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) provides urgent and essential medical care for patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries in a high-paced hospital environment. ER RNs are critical frontline healthcare providers who perform rapid assessments, administer treatments, and coordinate care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. An ER Registered Nurse has expertise in emergency care procedures, such as starting IVs, administering medications, wound care, and basic life support. This RN can quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure environments and remains flexible to manage the unpredictable nature of emergency situations and rapidly changing priorities. Employment Type: Part Time Shifts Available:Days (7am to 7pm) Location: Providence Medical Center- Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Deliver high-quality care to patients with varying levels of illness and injury. Triage and quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure environments. Cooperation with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care. Aid in resuscitative efforts, including CPR and the use of defibrillators. Prepare and maintain equipment for emergency interventions (e.g., intubation, central line placement). Assist in patient stabilization for conditions like trauma, cardiac arrest, and acute illnesses. Prioritize patient care based on acuity level using triage protocols. Qualifications Education, Work Experience & Qualifications: 1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): 1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.3. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required. #LI-CG1 Employment Status Part Time < 60 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf