ER Nurse – Day Shift, Full-Time — Impactful Care

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 invites applications for an RN in the Emergency Department at Olathe Hospital. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include triage, safety interventions, direct patient care (including oncology-related tasks where applicable), and teaching patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN will be required to sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at hire and must complete a BSN within five years.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety and order writing format.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Answer calls, evaluate needs, and triage patient care.
• Anticipate and intervene to protect patient and staff safety.
• Maintain consistent work schedule.
• Role model therapeutic communication with patient and family.
• Coordinate health care services with hospital, vendors, and physician offices.
• Delegate appropriately and function as an independent team member.
• Lead in creating an environment where team members thrive.
• Use critical thinking across the nursing process.
• Develop and adjust care plans as patient conditions change.
• Identify areas for professional growth.
• Independently perform comprehensive assessments for diverse patients.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Perform nursing assessments and triage needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provide direct nursing care including chemotherapy, blood components, fluids, electrolytes, and oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families using available resources.
• Seek additional learning opportunities within the practice area.
• Utilize technology for patient care delivery and mandatory programs.
• Meet professional, clinical, and unit-specific competencies.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Graduate

BSN by 5th anniversary ( ADN-to-BSN agreement if hired without BSN)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for an RN in the Emergency Department at Olathe Hospital. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include triage, safety interventions, direct patient care (including oncology-related tasks where applicable), and teaching patients and families.