Medical Surgical Nurse

TITLE: Nurse / RN Med Surg

Location: Kingman, KS

Now is an opportunity to join a hospital that values the importance of healthcare teams who provide exceptional care to patients and the community. We are searching for individuals who share our values and are committed to making a difference.

If you want to work in a facility that serves multiple counties, and offers a small town lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities for a work-life balance, while also being close to a larger city, then this might be the change you are looking for. Read on to learn more about the position.

What we are looking for:

• Must be a registered nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of Kansas.
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hours and compensation:

• Full-time position, working three nights a week from 7pm to 7:30am.
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Salary range of $30 to $49 per hour, dependent on years of experience.
• Additional bump in salary for candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Shift differentials of $2.00 per hour for evenings, $2.50 per hour for nights, and $2.70 per hour for weekends.
• Full benefit package including a sign-on/relocation bonus of either $5,000 for a 1-year commitment or $10,000 for a 2-year commitment, as well as $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement.

What you will be doing:

• Providing general nursing care to patients in a hospital healthcare facility.
• Utilizing AIDET in daily communication with patients, visitors, staff, and other departments.
• Greeting visitors and accompanying them to their destination.
• Coordinating with the Charge Nurse to obtain an appropriate patient assignment.
• Updating and maintaining the patient's White Communication board.
• Performing head-to-toe assessments on all assigned patients and documenting in the electronic chart in real-time.
• Monitoring patients throughout the shift and documenting any changes. Notifying providers if necessary and keeping the Charge Nurse or House Supervisor informed.
• Monitoring telemetry and keeping the SCU up to date with patient changes.
• Performing hourly rounding, coordinating with assistive staff, documenting as required, and providing patient education.
• Administering prescribed medications using approved nursing techniques and Med/Verify.
• Administering treatments as directed by physicians and following nursing standards and policies.
• Educating patients and families throughout the shift and documenting education in the electronic flow chart.

Additional information:

The facility is an acute care hospital with under 50 beds, and it operates as a nonprofit organization. The target nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1, but it may be 3-4:1 until the census grows. Depending on the census, there may be an additional nurse or CNA available to support the team.

If you are a dedicated Nurse seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Wichita, KS, and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!