Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) for the Surgical ICU in Kansas City. The role provides professional nursing care, collaborates with families and the health care team, and ensures safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates will hold an active RN license in Kansas or a compact state, have ADN with a BSN plan, and maintain BLS certification. The department values teamwork, continuous improvement, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of Kansas or compact license.
• BSN degree or plan to obtain BSN within five years after ADN-based hire.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Carries out care plans tailored to the unit competencies and patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education with patients, families and health care team.
• Adheres to organizational policies to ensure safe patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical documentation

Care coordination

BLS certification

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Title Clinical Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU

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

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.