Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine/Trauma/MedSurg

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Clinical Nurse I (RN) for Internal Medicine/Trauma/MedSurg. You will provide professional nursing care, assess and document, implement plans of care and collaborate with patients, families and the health care team.

The role requires ADN with BSN by fifth anniversary, RN licensure in Kansas, and BLS certification. Prior experience 6 months to 2 years preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN must be completed within five years of hire.
• Licensed RN in Kansas or compact license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document care plans accurately.
• Execute unit-specific care plans for target patient population.
• Coordinate care with families and health care team.
• Follow organizational safety policies.
• Maintain professional, clinical and technical competencies.
• Adhere to all stated duties as assigned.
• Duties may vary by department.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Clinical competencies

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Title Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine/Trauma/MedSurg Bell Hospital

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

Time Type: Full time

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.