SW KC Mkt Clinical Resource Nurse

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Clinical Resource Nurse for the Olathe Hospital. Under supervision, this role provides clinical leadership, mentors nursing staff, and coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Required are a nursing Bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma, and 2+ years of critical care or specialty-area nursing experience, plus ACLS and BLS certifications. The position emphasizes 24/7 flexibility and clinical resource support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent.
• 2+ years Critical Care experience OR 2 years nursing experience depending on specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient data to determine care priorities and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments and documents the plan of care per hospital policy.
• Evaluates intervention effectiveness and updates the care plan accordingly.
• Mentors and educates nursing staff; supports skills labs and clinical resources.

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

Position Title

SW KC Mkt Clinical Resource Nurse

Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under general supervision, the Clinical Resource Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for an individual or group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides care consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of care at TUKHS. Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in clinical practice; ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards; serve as a clinical resource for the Nursing Units, collaborate with nurse leaders, medical staff and nursing staff and provide clinical support to improve patient care and patient outcomes at University of Kansas Hospital. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in a focused area, evidence-based practice, mentoring, consultation, collaboration, education, and leadership.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities
• Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team
• Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit
• Develops and updates the patient plan of care; documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, hand offs, etc.)
• Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine; involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals
• Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts
• Mentors and focuses on education of nursing staff; provides skills labs and resources to clinical staff
• Has schedule flexibility to support both 24/7 staffing
• 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

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years Critical Care experience OR 2 years of nursing experience dependent upon specialty area

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• TNCC, PALS, experience in Emergency Department
• PALS, ACLS, PCCN, experience in Procedural areas

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56902

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 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• 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 health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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