Registered Nurse / RN Telemetry

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a night shift, full-time Telemetry Intermediate Care (IMC) Registered Nurse to join our team.

As part of our IMC unit, you will coordinate patient care, assess needs, and collaborate with the care team while adhering to hospital standards and the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Prior telemetry/ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Current Kansas RN Licensure is required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire/transfer.
• ACLS required for Telemetry, ICU, and PCU.
• Oncology certification for Post Surgery.
• All required certifications within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• Assess patient/family needs, develop and prioritize goals, evaluate care, and revise the plan of care.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

RN licensure Kansas

ACLS

BLS

Telemetry/ICU/PCU experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Telemetry Intermediate Care Stepdown (IMC) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate's degree in nursing
• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Telemetry, ICU, and PCU need ACLS,
• Post Surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within first year of employment:

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).