Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a CDU Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on a 12-bed short-stay CDU. The nurse collaborates with providers for observation patients and advocates for a superior patient experience.

The CDU unit bridges ER and inpatient services, with a team including RNs and techs. Part-time night shifts are available, offering pro‑ ritmo opportunities in a leading Kansas City health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school; ADN or BSN required.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state or with an active compact license.
• ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required for all hires.
• 1 year of acute nursing (ED, ICU, PCU) experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift, reporting changes.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record promptly and thoroughly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in cardiac and medical-surgical care.

Skills

ACLS compliance

BLS certified

Acute nursing experience

Education

ADN/BSN

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Overland Park Regional Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The CDU Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides care to patients who need extended evaluation, monitoring, treatment or observation but do no clearly need full inpatient admission. The CDU RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

About this unit:

• The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is designated 12-bed short-stay unit specifically for observation patients.
• Patients will be moved and monitored in the CDU bridging the ER and inpatient units or when further medical evaluation is necessary to determine treatment plan.
• Unit will include Patient Care Techs, RNs, CNCs and Manager.
• Part-Time (2 12-hr shifts 6:45PM-7:15AM) NIGHTS.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.
• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of accredited nursing school, ADN or BSN required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation BLS required. ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• 1-year acute nursing (ED, ICU, PCU) experience, required

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

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Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Clinical Decision Unit opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.