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

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Pre/Post Surgery. The RN will deliver professional nursing care, perform assessments, document findings, and participate in planning and evaluating patient care across the perioperative continuum.

Full-time day/evening/night shift options are available. Kansas RN licensure or compact license and BLS certification are required; ADN with BSN due by five years is noted.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kansas or compact license
• ADN hires must complete BSN within 5 years of employment (UKHA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse
• Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate care delivery and education with patient, family and health care team providers.
• Follow organizational policies to ensure safe patient care; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Title Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery - FT Days - Full Time Bell

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

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.

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.