PRN Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Hospital; Missouri; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust medical, dental, and vision package

Tuition reimbursement

401(a) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liberty, Missouri is seeking a part-time PR Nurse to deliver professional nursing care, assess patient needs, and coordinate with healthcare teams. The ideal candidate should have at least an associate degree in nursing and experience as an RN. Strong collaboration and patient care skills are essential. A commitment to continuous professional development will be beneficial. This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team culture with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• 1 or more years as a Registered Nurse.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation.
• Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient and healthcare team.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Patient assessment

Documentation and evaluation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

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

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN)

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Job Summary

Job ID: R-50113 Job Type: Part time Location: Liberty, Missouri

Position Summary: The PR 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)

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.

Benefits

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving Back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team‑Based Culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribution.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Accountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open‑minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.

Testimonial: The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN