Registered Nurse - Trauma/Ortho - Weekend Work Option

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Trauma Ortho Progressive Care Unit. You will care for orthopedic and complex medical patients, participate in shared governance, and engage in quality initiatives within a Level 1 Trauma center environment.

This Part Time Night position works 2–12 hour weekend day shifts and offers time-and-a-half for weekend hours. Saint Luke’s values collaboration, learning, and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Applicable Experience: 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Responsible for performing patient care delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff.
• Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Nursing process

IV infusions

Team collaboration

BLS

Education

Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description As a Registered Nurse on this Trauma Ortho Progressive Care Unit you will provide care for a variety patients with various medical conditions and acuity levels. This team specializes in orthopedics, but sees patients with other complex medical conditions and treatment plans. This is a challenging fast-paced environment with high patient turn over. Nurses on this team are trained to initiate and maintain IV infusions like heparin, lasix, Cardizem, amiodarone, & PCA/CADD pumps. This is a great opportunity to expand your nursing skills and quickly grow your career. This position will give you the opportunity to participate in our shared governance and be part of various quality improvement initiatives. This team is part of our Level 1 Trauma and Academic Medical Center. This is a tight knit team that is passionate about knowledge sharing, collaboration, and helping each other become the best they can be; A team that works towards continuous improvement and is never afraid to keep learning more and ask questions. This is diverse team with diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and experience.

This position is a WWP Night. This position works 2 - 12 hour weekend day shifts and is paid at time and a half.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Responsible for performing patient care delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff.
• Responsible for coordinating the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• This clinical nurse demonstrates proficiency and abides by policies rules guidelines and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree

Job Details Part Time Night (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes