PRN Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System, Liberty Hospital, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing care in a fast-paced environment. You will assess, document, and participate in planning and evaluating patient care, coordinating with families and the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a nursing degree, current RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of RN experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ADN required as minimum nursing qualification.
• BSN within 5 years of hire where possible.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment and documentation for patient comfort and well-being.
• Carry out a plan of care aligned with unit competencies for the target patient population.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patients, families, and health care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Follow organizational policies to maintain safe patient care.
• Maintain the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit.
• Additional duties may be assigned as required and may vary by department.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years

Job description

Position Title

PRN Registered Nurse Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The PRN Registered 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.

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 Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years
• 1 or more years as a Registered Nurse

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-50296

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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.