Registered Nurse, AHS Contract, Med/Surg FT Night

Job Details
Job Location
Statewide Kansas- AHS (Atchison) - Kansas
Position Type
Temporary
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Job Shift
12 Hour Night
Job Category
Nursing - Hospital
Description
Contractor/Temporary Registered Nurse position via AHS Staffing Services to serve in hospitals ranging from Large Community rural hospitals to Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Northeast Kansas. Flexible contract terms 8-24 weeks, and very competitive Staffing Services pay rates. Looking for ER, Med-Surg, or Surgical nurses. Apply now to learn more!! Must have Registered Nurse license in Kansas.
Knows and applies current Nursing Theory appropriate to the age of patients served, follows Standards of Care and Standards of Practice to deliver care, utilizes principles of Strategic Quality Management, maintains a safe environment of care, directs and delegates assignments to other staff, contributes to a collaborative practice with other disciplines, and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of the organization.
(The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registered nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.)
Qualifications
Education
2 year degree or 4 year degree
License / Certification

BLS
Experience

None required
Skills

Verbal
Organizational
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Mathematical
Analytical
Grammar/ Spelling
Read/ Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Age of Patients Served

Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
Child/ PED (1-11 years)
Adolescent (12-17 years)
Adult (18-64 years)
Geriatric (65+ years)
Mental and Emotional Requirements

Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manager anger/ fear/ hostility/ violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple Priorities
Work Alone
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded
Working Conditions

Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x-ray/ electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to blood and/ or body fluids/
Physical Requirements

Medium Work- Exert up to 50lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently
Stand for 1-2 hours per day
Sit for 3-4 hours per day
walk for 1-2 hours per day
Perform repetitive tasks/ motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms/ telephone/ tape recorder/ normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/ foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Gloves
Gown
Lead Apron
Mask
Goggles/ Face Shield
Shoe Covers