Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Eye Surgery

Kansas Health System; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

KU Eye and Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for perioperative care in the pre/post eye surgery unit. Roles include assessment, planning and providing patient-centered perioperative nursing care in a collaborative team environment.

Positions are part time days and PRN, requiring an RN licensed in Kansas or Missouri (or a compact license) and ADN with potential BSN preference. Prior clinical nursing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BSN degree preferred (not mandatory)
• Current RN licensure in KS or MO (or compact license)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.
• Collates 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Eye Surgery

Days - Part Time, Days - PRN

KU Eye and Surgery Center

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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.
• Collates 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

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 .

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.