Registered Nurse - Trauma/Ortho WWP

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Ortho Progressive Care Unit (PT night shift) in Kansas City, MO. You will care for orthopedic and complex medical patients, administering IV infusions and medications as prescribed.

Join a collaborative Level 1 Trauma center focused on quality improvement, shared governance, and continuous learning within a diverse, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
• ADN or higher nursing degree required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience with IV infusions and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Responsible for performing patient care, delegating tasks, and supervising other staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of patients and consult with the health care team as needed.
• Adhere to policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

ADN or higher nursing 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.

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.

Shift - PT - Weekend Work Nights

Job Requirements

• 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)

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