Clinical Nurse - Internal Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Clinical Nurse I in Internal Medicine for nights in Cambridge Tower A. You will provide patient care, document assessments, plan and evaluate care, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safety and quality across the unit.

BSN preferred or pursued within five years for certain hires, with valid RN licensure. Responsibilities include coordinating care with patients and families, following organizational policies, and maintaining competency in

Qualifications

• RN licensure (KS or compact license) required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred or must be completed within 5 years for ADN-hired after 2017.
• BLS/ACLS certification or equivalent required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care through assessment, documentation, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team.
• Follow policies to ensure safe, quality patient care and perform unit-specific competencies.
• Perform professional, clinical and/or technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN in progress / required within 5 years for ADN hires after 2017

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Position Title Clinical Nurse - Internal Medicine Nights - Full Time Cambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse I 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

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. 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 6 months to 2 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 compact license

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Full time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.