Kingman Regional Medical Center
Location
Kingman, Arizona
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician, utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care. The nurse also assists with the orientation of new staff and ensures compliance with nursing standards and regulations.
Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma, along with a current Arizona RN license and BLS certification. Additional unit-specific certifications may be required within specified time frames after hire.
Registered Nurse Position Code: RN-6009 Department: Nursing Safety Sensitive: Yes Reports to: Unit Director Exempt Status: No Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement and Social Media Guidelines; Supports/embraces KHI’s Mission, Vision, and values, as well as promotes a positive image of KHI; Acts as a role model to staff; Maintains patient and staff confidentiality; Maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times; Supports a healthy work environment through skilled communication, true collaboration, effective decision making, appropriate staffing, and meaningful recognition. All care is provided with kindness and compassion. Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position] 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 make continuing assessments of the patient’s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based on assessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care and evaluates the patient’s response. Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested. Quality of Care and Nursing Process · The nurse provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a Healthcare Acquired Condition and hospital readmissions. · The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials. · The nurse complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and works to reduce hospital acquired infections and other conditions.
The patient’s nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs and patient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines. · Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs. · Nursing care is based on standards of patient care. · Nursing care is prioritized based on assessment of patient’s immediate condition or needs. · The patient and / or significant other(s) is involved in the patient’s care as appropriate. · The nurse collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other clinical disciplines in making decisions regarding each patient’s need for nursing care. · The nurse implements patient education and involves the patient, family and / or significant other(s) as appropriate to the age of the patient.
The nurse evaluates the patient’s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes. · Evaluation of the patient’s response to nursing care is evident in the ongoing assessment data. · Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data.
· ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire · Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Progressive Care
· ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire · Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire · De-escalation Techniques course within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafter Women’s Services: · NRP certification required within 6 months of hire/transfer Emergency Department: · ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 3 months of hire · De-escalation Techniques course required within 3 months of hire · Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training required within 6 months of hire · TNCC required within 24 months of hire Hemodialysis: · ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross · Basic ECG within 3 months of hire Clinical Decision
· Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire ECHO: · ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross · Basic ECG competency within 30 days of hire. Surgical Services/Circulator: · ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross · Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Surgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: · ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire · Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Cath Lab: · ACLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire · ECG competency upon hire · Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse Cardiology: · Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hire Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)] Education: Bachelor’s in nursing Experience: Experience working in respective clinical area is desired Unit Specific Preferences: Medical Surgical Units: · Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse encouraged · ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred Pediatrics: · One-year acute pediatric experience · Certified Pediatric Nurse encouraged Intensive Care Unit/Cardiovascular Intensive Care
· Certified Critical Care Nurse encouraged · Cardiac Medicine Certified and/or Cardiac Surgery Certification encouraged for CVICU · One-year PCU experience preferred Progressive Care
· Two years acute care experience · Progressive Care Certified Nurse encouraged Women’s Services: · ACLS through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required during orientation to C-Section recovery role · S.T.A.B.L.E. class to be completed during orientation to Nursery · AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Course: o Basic course to be completed during orientation to labor o Intermediate course to be completed between 6 – 12 months after orientation to labor completed · Two years of recent labor, delivery, post-partum, and newborn experience · Inpatient Obstetrical Nursing Certification encouraged · Lactation Nursing Certification encouraged Emergency Department: · One-year Acute Med/Surg nursing · CCRN or CEN encouraged Acute Rehab: · One year Rehabilitation experience · Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse encouraged · FIMS certification Hemodialysis: · One year of Hemodialysis experience preferred or one year of Critical Care experience · Certified Dialysis Nurse encouraged Clinical Decision
· ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross ECHO: · Two years acute care experience Surgical Services/Circulator: · CNOR encouraged Surgical Services/PACU/Outpatient: · CPAN and CAPA encouraged Cath Lab: · One-year CCU, ICU or ED experience preferred Special Position Requirements [Optional
any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position] Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements [Optional
work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job] · Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously. · Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. · Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc. · Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs. · Able to care for patients with infectious diseases. · Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day. · Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors · Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level Position Description Created / Revised: 5/2018; 7/17/2018; 1/22/2019; 7/18/2019; 8/15/2019; 2/10/2022
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