Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Surgery (Scrub/Circulate)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardiovascular Surgery (Scrub/Circulate) on the Days shift at Bell Hospital. You will provide direct patient care, assist in perioperative activities and collaborate with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license, ADN with BSN preferred, and have experience in cardiovascular or surgical services. This full-time role requires strong assessment, documentation, and teamwork to support safe,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred by fifth anniversary of employment.
• Active RN license in Kansas or compact license.
• Current BLS certification.
• One or more years in cardiovascular surgery or scrub/circulate roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Execute unit-specific care plans for cardiovascular patients.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and health care team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Adhere to organizational policies for safe patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Perioperative care

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Surgery (Scrub/Circulate) Days - Full Time 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.

job. 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 Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-20262

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.