Registered Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for Bell Hospital in Kansas City. You will provide professional nursing care, assess patients, document findings, and collaborate with families and the health care team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include care planning, coordination, and adherence to organizational policies. ADN-required with BSN preferred; active Kansas or compact RN license and BLS certification required within 14 days.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN preferred; BSN within five years if ADN-hired after Feb 24, 2017.
• Active RN license in Kansas or compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patients, families and health care team.
• Follow policies to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Good documentation is essential.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical documentation

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Clinical Nurse I 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 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

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.