Pulmonary Procedural Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Pulmonary Procedural Registered Nurse on the Days shift for full-time at Bell Hospital. Under general supervision, the Clinical Resource Nurse leads and coordinates daily patient care, ensuring adherence to policies and standards, and provides clinical support to improve patient outcomes.

Advanced knowledge includes mentoring, collaboration, and leadership in a focused area.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent with 4+ years of experience.
• Critical Care experience or 4 years of nursing experience depending on specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient data to determine diagnoses and care priorities.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments within the unit.
• Documents care plans and updates regularly per hospital policy.
• Evaluates intervention effectiveness and revises care plans accordingly.
• Adheres to hospital policies on safe patient care and handoffs.
• Delivers patient and family teaching as part of daily care.
• Supports unit quality improvement initiatives and staff education.

Skills

Critical Care experience

4 years nursing experience

Education

High School graduate

BSN or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Pulmonary Procedural Registered Nurse Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under general supervision, the Clinical Resource Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for an individual or group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of care at TUKH. Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in clinical practice; ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards; serve as a clinical resource for the Nursing Units, collaborate with nurse leaders, medical staff and nursing staff and provide clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes at University of Kansas Hospital. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focused area, evidence-based practice, mentoring, consultation, collaboration, education, and leadership.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities
• Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team
• Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit
• Develops and updates the patient plan of care; documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, hand offs, etc.)
• Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine; involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals
• Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts
• Mentors and focuses on education of nursing staff; provides skills labs and resources to clinical staff
• Has schedule flexibility to support both 24/7 staffing
• 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
• Bachelor Degree Nursing 4 or more years
• Critical Care experience OR 4 years of nursing experience dependent upon specialty area

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
• Trauma Certified RN (TCRN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• TNCC, PALS, experience in Emergency Department
• PALS, ACLS, PCCN, experience in Procedural areas

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-55709

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.

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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.