Clinical Nurse (RN) – Internal Medicine

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Clinical Nurse II for Unit 42, a 29-bed medical-surgical unit serving diverse conditions. You will assess patients, document findings, and implement care plans in collaboration with families and the health care team.

Qualified candidates have ADN (BSN preferred), 2+ years CN experience, KS or compact RN licensure, and BLS certification. Join a team committed to safe, high-quality patient care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN by fifth anniversary for ADN-hired after 2017.
• 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Nurse.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Kansas or compact license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 14 days.
• High School Graduate

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and documentation.
• Carries out a unit-specific plan of care for the target patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team.
• Follows organizational policies to ensure safe patient care.
• May be assigned other duties as required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse II 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 42 is a 29 bed medical surgical unit that provides care to patients with an array of medical conditions, including various organ failure disorders, respiratory complications, infections, psychosocial conditions, and many other various diagnoses. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration to provide optimal care for our vast patient populations.

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
• 2 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 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.