Clinical Nurse (RN) - General Surgery/Trauma

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Life, disability & accident insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) to join the General Surgery/Trauma unit. We offer full-time, part-time and PRN shifts, with day and night options.

The Clinical Nurse delivers professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients in a high-acuity setting. On Unit 51, nurses collaborate with trauma, general and plastic surgery teams to provide high-quality care for complex

Qualifications

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Coordination of care with patients, families and health-care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Telemetry

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Telemetry systems

Job description

Clinical Nurse (RN) - General Surgery/Trauma

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Full-time, part-time and PRN shifts available. Vareity of days and night options available.The Clinical Nurse 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.Unit 51 nursing staff collaborate with trauma, general, and plastic surgery teams in order to provide high quality care to complex medical-surgical patients on this 27 bed unit. The nursing staff use technology, such as telemetry, and have a wealth of resources to provide the most technically advanced care to the patient population served on this unit. Trauma patients receive care for injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes and falls, as well as injuries related to personal violence. General surgery patients encompass include a wide variety of laparoscopic and open abdomen and bowel procedures. Plastics patients include those in need of complex wound care and wound reconstruction.
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

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.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.