Charge Nurse - (RN) Operating Room

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading health system in Kansas City is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Operating Room. This full-time role requires RN licensure and entails providing professional nursing care, including patient assessment and collaboration with healthcare teams. The position involves weekend shifts with premium pay. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Nursing and at least one year of clinical experience. Join a respected organization where you can make a tangible impact on patient care.

Qualifikationen

• High School Graduate.
• 1 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Kansas or Missouri.
• Active RN license in KS or MO (compact preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional nursing care for patient comfort.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care.
• Document all aspects of patient care meticulously.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality patient care.
• Document care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Lead and participate in unit quality improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Patient care assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Nursing leadership

Ausbildung

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

BSN by fifth anniversary

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

BLS (Heartsaver)

Jobbeschreibung

# Position TitleCharge Nurse - (RN) Operating RoomWeekend Days - Full Time, Weekend Evenings - Full TimeLiberty Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Perioperative RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, 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 through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. This position includes weekend premium pay and requires working every Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.* Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team.* Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.* Develops and updates the patient plan of care.* Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.* Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis.* Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).* Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence. - Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine.* Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals. - Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate* Associate Degree Nursing* For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA* 1 or more years Experience as a Clinical Nurse. **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license)* Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-51330### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* *.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.