Cardiac CDU RN: Dynamic Patient Care Leader

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Cardiac Clinical Decision Unit during day and night shifts. This role emphasizes holistic patient care, leadership, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer oncology-related care as prescribed, and mentor junior staff while maintaining safety and quality standards across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Kansas license or compact license.
• Associate degree in nursing; high school diploma acceptable.
• CPR/BLS certification required; other unit-specific certifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to medication safety policies, including order writing and double checks.
• Responds to phone calls, triages patient care needs.
• Leads in safety, coordinates care with team and outside entities.
• Delivers direct nursing care and administers oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Provides patient/family education and mentors others.
• Demonstrates nursing process with critical thinking.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Kansas

CPR/AED/BLS

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Cardiac Clinical Decision Unit during day and night shifts. This role emphasizes holistic patient care, leadership, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, administer oncology-related care as prescribed, and mentor junior staff while maintaining safety and quality standards across the continuum of care.