Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse (RN) for the Surgical ICU. You will provide professional nursing care, ensuring patient comfort and well-being while collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality care.

This role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and 6 months to 2 years of experience. Preferred candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment and documentation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with health care team.
• Follow organizational policies in providing safe patient care.

Skills

Assessment and documentation

Patient care planning

Collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

## Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICUApplylocations: Kansas City, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-54822# Position TitleClinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICUBell 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-54822### *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.*## Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.### A day in a life of a Nurse!### About Us## Notice: If you are a**Current Employee or Contract Worker,** please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs".Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. **## **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.