$55/HR - Registered Nurse in KC, KS!

The Critical CareRegistered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application ofthe nursing process and the delivery of patient care in a variety of criticalcare settings. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care. Responsibilities include monitoring, assessment, vital signmonitoring, ventilator management, medication administration, intravenousinsertion and infusion, central line care, catheters, and maintenance of arunning record of the patient’s status. The Critical Care RN must be preparedat all times to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other lifesavingmeasures for the patients in their care.

Essential Dutiesand Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient careAssesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s conditionCollects, documents, analyzes, and interprets data and other information from healthcare team membersCommunicates nursing interventions, expected outcomes and the time frames for expected completion to other members of the hospital health care teamFunctions as a resource to the health care team members in planning for patient’s dischargeDocuments the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventionsProvides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environmentInitiates and evaluates patient and/or family educationCompares expected and actual outcomes of care and identifies deviation from the plan of careAdheres to facility/client policies, procedures and protocols at all timesPerforms other duties as assigned/necessary

MinimumRequirements

Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practicesOne year of critical care experience is preferredMinimum of one year acute or critical care experience preferredCurrent BLS card; current ACLS/PALS card (per facility requirement)Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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