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Kingman Regional Medical Center

Med Surg RN Full Time Days 15K Sign On-6012

Kingman Regional Medical Center, Kingman, Arizona, United States, 86401

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Kingman Regional Medical Center JOB DESCRIPTION Position

Position Title:

Registered Nurse Position Code:

RN-6012 Department:

Nursing

Safety Sensitive:

Yes Reports to:

Unit Director

Exempt Status:

No Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing care to patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested. All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Key Responsibilities

Quality of Care and Nursing Process The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials. Assessment Nursing assessments are completed according to hospital and unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care. Collects pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers. A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a timely manner includes biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs. Diagnosis / Care Needs Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data. Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provide appropriate care based on identified patient needs. Implementation Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care. Evaluation Evaluation of the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data. Clinical Lead Coordination of Nursing Personnel Coordination of Patient Care Quality and Patient Satisfaction Coordination of Nursing Process and Compliance Qualifications

Education:

Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program. Certification/Licensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license Current BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Unit Specific Requirements

Medical Surgical Units

Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire Pediatrics

PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 6 months of hire Intensive Care Unit / Progressive Care Unit

ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Women’s Services

NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer Emergency Department

ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training required within 6 months of hire TNCC required within 24 months of hire Hemodialysis

ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG within 3 months of hire Clinical Decision Unit

Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire ECHO

ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire Surgical Services / Circulator

ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient

ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Cath Lab

ACLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire ECG competency upon hire Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse Cardiology

Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Clinical Lead

Maintains BLS/ACLS/PALS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross, TNCC, De-escalation techniques, NRP, Basic EKG, and ESI, as required, per RN position description for assigned area(s). Preferences

Education:

Bachelor’s in nursing Experience:

Experience working in respective clinical area is desired Unit Specific Preferences

Medical Surgical Units

Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred Pediatrics

One-year acute pediatric experience Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged Intensive Care Unit / CVICU

Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged Cardiac Medicine Certified and/or Cardiac Surgery Certification encouraged for CVICU One-year PCU experience preferred Progressive Care Unit

Two years acute care experience Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged Women’s Services

ACLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required during orientation to C-Section recovery role S.T.A.B.L.E. class to be completed during orientation to Nursery AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Course: Basic, then Intermediate within 6–12 months; two years of recent labor and delivery experience; certification encouraged Emergency Department

One-year Acute Med/Surg nursing; CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab

One year Rehabilitation experience; Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse encouraged; FIMS certification Hemodialysis

One year of Hemodialysis experience preferred or one year of Critical Care experience; Certified Dialysis Nurse encouraged Clinical Decision Unit

ACLS certification ECHO

Two years acute care experience Surgical Services / Circulator

CNOR encouraged Surgical Services / PACU / Outpatient

CPAN and CAPA encouraged Cath Lab

One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferred Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories:

Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other potential hazards: chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals. Work Requirements

Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. Good oral and written communication skills. Able to manage technical equipment (phone, fax, computer). Able to assist with movement of an adult patient up to 300 lbs. Able to care for patients with infectious diseases. Able to sit for 3–5 hours/day; stand for 3–5 hours/day; walk for 3–5 hours/day. Distinguish appropriate colors; capable of reaching above and below shoulder level. Acknowledgement

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Position Description Created / Revised:

8/15/2019; 2/10/2022; 02/25/2025

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