Clinical Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) specializing in Orthopedics in Kansas City. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive nursing care through assessment, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure patient well-being.

A successful candidate must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and have experience as a Clinical Nurse. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Mandatory certifications include a Licensed Registered Nurse license and BLS certification within 14 days.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment and documentation.
• Coordinate care delivery through collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.
• Follow organizational policies to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Collaboration with healthcare team

Documentation and evaluation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

## Clinical Nurse (RN) - OrthopedicsApplylocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-54451# Position TitleClinical Nurse (RN) - OrthopedicsBell 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## Job Requisition ID:R-54451