Registered Nurse (RN) - CV Labs Pre/Post Surgery

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the CV Labs Pre/Post Surgery unit. This full-time role includes Days, Afternoons/Evenings and Nights with variability across Heart Center shifts.

The Clinical Nurse II delivers professional nursing care through comprehensive assessment, accurate documentation, planning and evaluation. You will coordinate care with patients, families and the health care team, following policies to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Kansas or compact license as required.
• ADN or BSN degree required.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Clinical Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patients, families and health care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Follow organizational policies and safety standards and maintain compliance with licensure requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Care Planning

Patient Education

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - CV Labs Pre/Post Surgery Afternoon/Evening - Full Time, Days - Full Time, Nights - Full Time, Varies - Part Time Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Clinical Nurse II 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 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor Degree Nursing

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.