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

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Surgery (Scrub/Circulate) at Cambridge Tower A in Kansas City. The Clinical Nurse II provides professional nursing care, coordinates care delivery with the multidisciplinary team and ensures safe, quality patient outcomes.

Required ADN with a BSN option and BLS certification; ADN-hired nurses must complete BSN within five years. This is a full-time position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• For ADN-hired nurses after Feb 24, 2017, must complete BSN within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• 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 health care team providers.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements describe essential functions and are not exhaustive.
• Duties may vary by department; other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Scrub/Circulate) - Cambridge OR Cambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Clinical Nurse II 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.

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

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.