Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS, seeks a variable shift, PRN ER Registered Nurse. The RN will coordinate safe patient care for diverse populations and ensure care plans meet clinical and family needs.

Required: Associate’s degree in nursing, Kansas RN licensure, BLS within 14 days, ACLS for Tele/ICU/PCU, oncology cert post-surgery, and year-one certifications. Preference for 1 year of similar experience and a BSN.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS required for Tele, ICU, PCU.
• Oncology certification post-surgery.
• All certifications within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for diverse populations.
• Assess needs, set goals, evaluate care and revise care plans.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Telemetry/ICU/PCU experience

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Tele, ICU, and PCU require ACLS
• Post-surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)