Clinical Nurse (RN) Telemetry

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse (RN) for theTelemetry Bell Hospital unit. This role provides professional nursing care on a 20-bed unit handling complex medical conditions with cardiac monitoring.

Flexible shifts include full-time, part-time, and PRN to support patient care needs in a collaborative team setting. Responsibilities include assessment, documentation, planning and evaluation of patient care, with emphasis on safety, education, and coordination with

Qualifications

• High school graduate and ADN nursing degree.
• ADN nurses hired after Feb 24, 2017 must complete BSN within five years.
• 6 months to 2 years of Clinical Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, planning and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team.
• Follow organizational policies to ensure safe patient care.
• Possess clinical/technical competencies of the assigned unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Care coordination

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Position Title Clinical Nurse (RN) Telemetry Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest:

Full-time, Part-time and PRN positions available! Unit: BH 41 The Clinical Nurse 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. This 20-bed unit provides specialized care to patients who have a wide variety of complex medical conditions such as heart failure, renal failure, liver failure, respiratory complications, GI bleeds, sepsis, and other diagnoses that may require continuous cardiac monitoring. Our close-knit unit values teamwork and focuses on providing our patients with the highest quality care. Our nurses are part of a multidisciplinary team, developing expertise to care for our diverse patient population.

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.