Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access/IV Therapy

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Vascular Access/IV Therapy at Bell Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. This part-time clinical role focuses on specialized IV therapy and device access in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, document care, coordinate with the care team and families, and ensure adherence to policies while maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• ADN required; BSN by fifth anniversary for ADN hires after Feb 24, 2017
• 2+ years experience as a Clinical Nurse

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access/IV Therapy

Varies - Part Time

Bell Hospital

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

Job Requisition ID:

R-32584

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