Allen County Hospital, your HCA Midwest hospital, is a 25-bed JCAHO Accredited Critical Access facility.
Whether you are just starting out, hoping to advance your career, looking to give back to the community, or gain valuable education, Allen County Hospital offers a variety of opportunities to meet your needs. We offer an innovative environment combined with the latest technology, making Allen County Hospital a great place to work or volunteer. If you are looking for a great career in healthcare, let us talk with you about the many employment opportunities waiting for you at Allen County Hospital. Whether you are thinking about pursuing a career in healthcare or whether you are a veteran healthcare worker, our staff is ready to help answer questions that you may have about job opportunities at our facility.Description The Medical Surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs. Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Instructs and educates patients and families.Assesses and coordinates patients discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include:Current licensure as an RN from the Kansas Board of Nursing BLS required upon hire or within three months of hire.Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with either an ADN or BSNCustomer service abilities including effective listening skills.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.