Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care in the operating suite. The role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the perioperative unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, maintaining thorough documentation, and supporting patient and family education.

Qualifications

• RN with active license in KS or MO or multi-state compact license.
• ADN required; BSN preferred; must obtain BSN by fifth anniversary of employment per policy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to determine patient care priorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments for the unit.
• Develop and update patient plans of care.
• Document all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Evaluate interventions and adjust care plan as needed.
• Ensure safe patient care per policies (med administration, handoffs).
• Incorporate patient/family teaching into daily care.
• Participate in unit/department quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Position Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Nurse Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Perioperative RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, 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 through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.
• Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.
• Develops and updates the patient plan of care.
• Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).
• Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence.
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine. Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts.

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 1 or more 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 Missouri (or compact license)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Time Type: Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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.