What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate Nurse position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
Committed to Delivering Compassionate, Quality Care to Patients
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com .
Responsibilities
We are seeking newly graduated Nurses (RN & LPN) , sometimes referred to as a New Grad at St John Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare in Kansas City, KS.
You will be part of our Nursing staff, performing a wide range of duties to support patient care. Multiple Units available including: Med/Surg, Telemetry; Adult Psych, Emergency Services and more!
Bonus Options: Ranging from 10K - 12K depending on degree type
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Varies
Units Available: Multiple
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in patient conditions and patient care
- administer oral, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), or subcutaneous medications, including pain management and antibiotics
- use electronic health records (EHRs) to document patient assessments, interventions, medications given, and progress
- handle multiple patients with varying acuity levels, often prioritizing tasks like responding to emergencies, addressing pain management, and ensuring timely medication administration
- participate in a nurse orientation designed to transition new grads into practice
- work closely with experienced nurses or preceptors to refine clinical and critical-thinking skills
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Must have current and valid license as an LPN or RN issued by the State.2. BCLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.4. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.Employment Status
Full TimeShift
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