Registered Nurse - Trauma/Orthopedics

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Trauma Orthopedic Progressive Care Unit in Kansas City, MO. The role involves caring for varied patient acuity, initiating IV infusions, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

This is a fast-paced environment emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning. The position offers a night shift with weekend differential, with responsibilities including coordination of care and supervision of staff, in a Level 1 Trauma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and MO RN licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Less than 1 year of applicable experience as RN.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver patient care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other patient care staff.
• Coordinate care plans for assigned patients with the health care team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Follow policies, rules, guidelines and procedures to ensure quality care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Missouri RN license (NURSYS)

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 - FT Nights

This position comes with weekend shift differential.

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: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job Details

• Full Time

Day (United States of America)