Registered Nurse Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse PRN

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Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse– PRN

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: PRN |

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and supports the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

Provides care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, professional nursing standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and the nursing practice requirements of the state in which the position is located. May delegate and supervise patient care activities performed by assigned team members within applicable scope-of-practice requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments appropriate to the patient population and evaluates physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and other factors affecting patient health and care needs.

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized plans of care based on patient assessments, identified needs, clinical priorities, evidence-based practice, and established standards of care.

• Administers medications and treatments accurately and safely in accordance with authorized orders, organizational policies, and established standards. Monitors patient responses and takes appropriate action when adverse reactions or changes in condition are identified.

• Educates patients and families regarding health conditions, medications, treatments, procedures, discharge planning, and self-care needs using communication methods appropriate to the patient's needs.

• Collaborates and communicates with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate and optimize patient care.

• Documents patient assessments, interventions, medications, treatments, education, responses, and outcomes accurately and timely in the medical record.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and plans of care and makes appropriate modifications based on patient response and clinical outcomes.

• Follows established infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe patient care environment.

• Provides therapeutic communication and emotional support to patients and families.

• Delegates and supervises patient care activities, when applicable, in accordance with organizational policy, applicable law, scope-of-practice requirements, and the demonstrated competency of assigned team members.

• Uses clinical judgment and critical thinking to identify changes in patient condition, establish priorities, initiate appropriate nursing interventions, and escalate care when indicated.

• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency patient situations and participates in emergency response and resuscitative care consistent with training, certification, assigned responsibilities, and organizational protocols.

• Participates in professional development, education, quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement activities.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

• Knowledge of professional nursing care methods, principles, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Effective verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of EKG interpretation and advanced life support principles when required for the assigned patient population or clinical area.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, to safely perform the essential functions of the position, including communicating clinical and safety information.

• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to navigate Microsoft Windows-based applications, electronic medical record systems, and other technology required for the position.

• Ability to use clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess patients, evaluate interventions, identify changes in condition, and revise plans of care based on patient outcomes.

Education:

• Required: Associate Degree in Nursing.

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Work Experience

• Preferred: One or more years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Additional Information

• Additional licensure, certification, education, or training requirements may apply depending on the assigned unit, specialty, patient population, or state in which the position is located. Refer to the applicable credentialing requirements for additional information.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: Registered Nurse (RN) license or other authorization to practice nursing as required by the state in which the position is located.

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

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Pay Range:

$32.83 - $61.05

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Registered Nurse

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Per diem

Shift: Day

Req ID: 154198100