Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Scrub/Circulate)

The University of Kansas Health System; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgery department. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as providing professional nursing care, coordinating patient care with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards.

Candidates must have a BSN and at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience. A Kansas nursing license is also required. This position promises a rewarding environment at a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) in Kansas or compact license required.
• Must complete BSN degree within five years of hire if hired after February 2017.

Responsibilities

• Assuming responsibility for patient care in the surgical setting.
• Facilitating communication with patients and healthcare teams.
• Coordinating care delivery to ensure quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Professional nursing care

Assessment and documentation

Collaboration with healthcare team

Patient education

Competency in clinical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Scrub/Circulate) Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Summary

Working in the surgical setting assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well‑being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship‑based care, organizational mission, and core values.

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 (ADN) for ADN prepared nurses hired after February24,2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse
• 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) within14days

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, 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.