Registered Nurse - Surgical Care Unit

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Care Unit at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to care for patients with complex GI surgeries, including wound care and advanced pain management.

The role offers a full-time day shift from 6:45 am to 7:15 pm with a night and weekend differential. You will lead and supervise ancillary staff, coordinate care plans, and ensure clinical excellence while growing your nursing

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable nursing experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse (MO) licensure (NURSYS).

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver patient care.
• Provide direct patient care and monitor status.
• Delegate patient care tasks to appropriate staff.
• Supervise other patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for assigned patients.
• Consult with the health care team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Surgical Care Unit.

As a Surgical Care nurse on this unit you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide care to patients with a variety of conditions, acuity levels, telemetry monitoring status, and treatment plans. This nursing position will provide you with variety in your day-to-day and allow you to expand and grow your nursing skills.This unit cares for complex GI surgeries including whipples, surgical oncology, liver resections, ostomy creation, bariatrics, complicated urology, and abdominal trauma. These patients require complex pain management systems including PCA, Epidural and other continuous infusions, as well as involved wound care, drain management and alternative methods of nutritional support.

Shift Details: 6:45 am to 7:15 pm - this position comes with a night and weekend differential

The Work:

• Utilizesthe nursing process

• Performspatient care

• Delegatespatient care tasks

• Supervisesother patient care staff

• Coordinatesthe plan of care for a group of assigned patients

• Consultswith other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Demonstratesproficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree - Nursing

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)