Registered Nurse - Trauma/Ortho WWP

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Ortho Progressive Care Unit on a part-time night shift, including weekend nights.

You will provide care for orthopedic and complex medical patients, initiate IV infusions, and participate in shared governance and quality initiatives.

The team values knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement as you grow your nursing career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable RN experience.
• Basic Life Support required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Associate Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other patient care staff.
• Coordinate care plans for assigned patients with the health care team.
• Adhere to policies, rules, guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

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.

Shift - PT - Weekend Work Nights.

• 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 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.

Shift - PT - Weekend Work Nights.

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)