Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Eye Surgery (PRN)

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Perioperative Pre/Post Eye Surgery, PRN Days in Prairie Village. The role focuses on professional nursing care, assessment, planning and coordination to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing plan-of-care updates. Required ADN with BSN plan and 1+ year clinical nurse experience; BLS certification

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• 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+ years experience as a Clinical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• 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 (med admin, handoffs).
• Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence.
• Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Participates in unit/department quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Care planning

Documentation

Policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma

ADN

BSN planned by deadline

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Eye Surgery (PRN) Days - PRN Prairie Village

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.
• 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

Contract and Working Hours

Time Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-57115

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.

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.

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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.