RN – Surgical Care & Patient Advocate

NueHealth; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's South Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Staff Nurse to advocate for and coordinate patient care across the healthcare team. The role involves assessing diverse patient needs and supporting the facility's philosophy and goals.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, a Kansas RN license, and at least three years of staff nursing experience. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, teamwork, and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• License as registered nurse in the state the facility is located.
• Minimum of three years work experience as a staff nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skilled manner to reach patient outcomes.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on needs and resources.
• Responds to emergencies following established protocols and documents events.
• Demonstrates knowledge in medical/surgical patient care, medications, labs, safety and legal issues.
• Uses sound problem identification and resolution for decision making.
• Documents on the floor and in patient records, ensuring accuracy.
• Works as part of a team in delivering patient care.
• Maintains CPR/ACLS certification and participates in mandatory training.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN License (KS)

Job description

Saint Luke's South Surgery Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Staff Nurse to advocate for and coordinate patient care across the healthcare team. The role involves assessing diverse patient needs and supporting the facility's philosophy and goals.

Minimum qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, a Kansas RN license, and at least three years of staff nursing experience. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, documentation, teamwork, and emergency readiness.