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Kingman Regional Medical Center

Med Surg RN Surgical Unit Full Time Days 15K Sign On-6028

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

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Overview Med Surg RN Surgical Unit Full Time Days 15K Sign On-6028 at Kingman Regional Medical Center

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Position Details Position Title:

Registered Nurse

Position Code:

RN-6028

Department:

Nursing

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Reports to:

Unit Director

Exempt Status:

Non-exempt

Position Purpose All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks in support of 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 assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Demonstrates compassion, tact, flexibility, and teamwork; assists with orientation of new staff as requested.

Responsibilities

Quality of Care and Nursing Process

Provide evidence-based care to prevent Healthcare Acquired Conditions and reduce hospital readmissions.

Practice standard precautions during patient contact and handling of contaminated materials.

Assessment

Complete nursing assessments according to hospital and unit policies and standards.

Collect pertinent data from patient, families, and health care providers.

Perform comprehensive history and physical including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, age-specific, cultural, and discharge planning needs.

Diagnosis / Care Needs

Identify nursing diagnoses and care needs from assessment data.

Collaborate with patient and family to formulate an appropriate care plan.

Implementation

Deliver nursing care based on diagnoses, care needs, and patient care standards in coordination with other disciplines.

Evaluation

Evaluate patient progress and revise nursing diagnoses or care plans as needed.

Clinical Lead

Coordinate Nursing Personnel and patient care quality/satisfaction; ensure process 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 within 6 months of hire

ICU/Progressive Care Unit:

ACLS upon hire; Basic EKG within 30 days of hire

Women’s Services:

NRP within 6 months of hire/transfer

Emergency Department:

ACLS & PALS within 3 months; ESI training within 6 months; TNCC within 24 months

Hemodialysis:

ACLS; Basic ECG within 3 months

Cath Lab:

ACLS; ECG competency; minimum 2 years RN experience

Preferences

Education: Bachelor’s in Nursing

Experience: Experience in the respective clinical area

Work Requirements

Able to handle multiple priorities; strong communication and equipment skills

Able to assist with movement of patients up to 300 lbs and care for patients with infectious diseases

Ability to sit, stand, and walk as needed; color discrimination; able to reach and work at various levels

Acknowledgement This job description applies to all KHI facilities and outlines essential duties. 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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