RN/Registered Nurse - Surgery - PRN (Olathe)

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Olathe seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the Surgery department. The RN will be responsible for coordinating patient care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring safe and effective treatment. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Nursing and a valid nursing license. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt patient care plans as conditions change. CPR certification is necessary within 14 days of hiring.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Licensed Registered Nurse certification.
• High level of competency in nursing practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with diverse members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop and modify patient care plans.

Skills

Accurate patient assessment

Therapeutic communication

Medication safety adherence

Leadership in team environments

Technology use in patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

High School Graduate

Tools

CPR/AED/BLS certification

Job description

RN/Registered Nurse - Surgery - PRN (Olathe) page is loaded## RN/Registered Nurse - Surgery - PRN (Olathe)locations: Olathe Medical Pavilion Ctime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-32506# Position TitleRN/Registered Nurse - Surgery - PRN (Olathe)Olathe Medical Pavilion C## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He/she provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. He/she integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care. The RN collaborates with others to integrate assessment and input of the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team. He/she ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient's psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age specific needs. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Accurately assesses patient's/family's readiness to learn, organizes and executes an individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient's understanding using teach back methods; modifies approach as necessary.* Acts professionally and communicates appropriately when interacting with patients, family members, nurses, and other medical professionals.* Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.* All other duties as assigned.* Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety.* Consistently meets work schedule.* Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.* Delegates appropriately according to task situation, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive.* Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed.* Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population.* Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: Unit specific certifications, consultation with experts, in-services/rounds, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.* Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** Associate Degree Nursing* High School Graduate **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing OR* Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing* CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days* Some units will require additional unit-specific affirmations/certifications/work experience ## Time Type:Part time## Job Requisition ID:R-32506### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* *.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.