Clinical Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Weekend Premium

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse II for acute care units BH 41 and BH 42, with weekend premium incentives. Openings cover full‑time and part‑time weekend shifts, with day and night options. The program pays an additional hourly incentive for signing a 12‑month weekend contract.

BSN is preferred; ADN with BSN progression accepted. Requires KS RN license/eligibility and BLS. Two+ years RN experience is needed for consideration.

Qualifications

• RN with 2+ years experience required.
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted with plan to complete BSN within 5 years of hire.
• KS RN license or eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and documentation for patient comfort and well‑being.
• Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Title

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Weekend Premium Varies Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Earn more just by working weekends! Units: BH 41 and BH 42 Shifts: Days and Nights Available We currently have an opening for Clinical Nurse II for both full time and part time weekend shifts in our acute care units. We have opportunities available for both Days and Night shifts. The premium pay program incentivizes employees to work weekends and ensure we are able to provide the highest quality care for our patients. The premium pay program is an additional hourly incentive for those who sign up for a 12 month weekend contract.

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
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BSN preferred, minimum requirement is ADN with 2 years or more of experience and must complete BSN within 5 years of hire
• Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or eligible required
• BLS Certification required
• 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse 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
• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse
• Preferred Education: 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

Job Information

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-9261

About

We are a top 25 employer in the metro area offering a wide array of career opportunities within our organization. We have a leading reputation for patient care, medical education, research and community service. We value and respect the talented, committed and diverse people who make up our hospital; they are our most important strength. The hospital offers very competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package.

This fast paced 20 bed medical telemetry unit provides advanced and specialized care to patients with a variety of medical conditions including renal failure, liver failure, respiratory complications, infections and many other diagnoses that may require continuous cardiac monitoring. Our nurses have the opportunity to work with a variety of physician services in the hospital, and through this, develop the expertise to care for our diverse population.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.