Cardiovascular OR Nurse - Scrub/Circulate (RN)

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse I to provide professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, planning and evaluation for patient comfort and safety. You will follow unit-specific care plans and collaborate with patients, families and the health care team to deliver high-quality outcomes on the floor or unit.

Required is a high school diploma and RN licensure in Kansas or a compact state, with ADN minimum and BSN encouraged; 6 months to 2 years of

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• ADN required; BSN must be completed within five years for hires after Feb 24, 2017.
• 6 months to 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse.
• BSN degree preferred.
• RN license in Kansas or compact license.
• BLS certification (AHA) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Accurate documentation

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) – KS or compact license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse I to provide professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, planning and evaluation for patient comfort and safety. You will follow unit-specific care plans and collaborate with patients, families and the health care team to deliver high-quality outcomes on the floor or unit.

Required is a high school diploma and RN licensure in Kansas or a compact state, with ADN minimum and BSN encouraged; 6 months to 2 years of