Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery - FT

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health system in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pre/Post Surgery department to provide professional nursing care. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must possess a High School diploma, an Associate's degree in Nursing, and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Previous experience with BLS certification is beneficial. This is a full-time position with varied shifts available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN must be completed within 5 years if hired after Feb 24, 2017.
• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment and documentation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patients and families.
• Ensure safe and quality patient care following organizational policies.

Skills

Patient assessment and documentation

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Implementation and evaluation of care plans

Education

High School Graduate

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery - FT

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Clinical Nurse in the Pre/Post department 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.

Full-Time shift options include days, evenings and night shifts.

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

Required 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

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-2909

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.