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REGISTERED NURSE

Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

About This Role:Individual in this position provides nursing care to patients who present for care daily.Nursing care for clinic outpatients. - Provides professional nursing care in accordance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, physician's orders, and administrative policies, to outpatients.This is done by:a. Assessing patient needs through interviewing, recognizing and interpreting symptoms and conditions in order to determine individual response to treatment program and current medication. - This is done in order to prepare, record, and relay accurate reports on the status of the patient's progress to the treating physician and staff members directly involved in total care of the patient.b. Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed.c. Instructing patient regarding self-care techniques and preventive strategies. - This is done by evaluating level of understanding of disease process and /or potential health status, providing information needed and determining the patient's intent for compliance with the treatment routine. - Written and verbal instructions maybe given. - This is done in order to promote the highest level of physical, mental well-being possible.d. Formulating nursing diagnoses in order to outline a nursing care plan specific to the patient's needs. This is to insure continuity of medical, physical, and emotional care during the treatment process.About Us:Lafene Health Center provides K-State students with accessible, high quality, and affordable outpatient healthcare, focusing on keeping students healthy and promoting a healthy campus community. Care is provided by board certified physicians and nurse practitioners, as well as nursing professionals. Lafene provides the same high quality care students would expect from their healthcare providers at home. We provide access to coordinated and comprehensive services targeted at building and maintaining overall well-being. We believe good health is essential for academic success!Worksite Options:This position is required to be on-site.What You'll Need to Succeed:Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
    • 2-3 years experience in performing health assessments.
    • 2-3 years experience in executing organizational policy, goals or objectives.
    • Knowledge of professional nursing theory & practices, nursing assessment skills, demonstrate practical application of nursing theory and techniques to specific patient treatment situations, able to follow oral & written instructions in detail, prepare nursing care plans and maintain records, charts and reports. Possess exceptional problem solving and communication skills.
    • Have the ability to deal with confidential matters between patients and/or staff and be able to maintain that confidentiality appropriately.
    • Experience using a personal computer.Other Requirements:
      • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.How to Apply:Please submit the following documents:
      • Cover letter
      • Resume
      • Three professional referencesScreening of Applications Begins:Immediately and continues until position is filled.Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:$31.00/hour

Keywords: Kansas State University, Manhattan , REGISTERED NURSE, Healthcare , Manhattan, Kansas

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