Weekend Program OR Charge Nurse (RN) - Premium Pay

kansashealthsystem; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium pay

Job summary

Liberty Hospital is seeking a Weekend Program OR Charge Nurse (RN) for perioperative services with premium pay. The role covers weekend days and evenings on a full-time basis in Liberty, Missouri, with responsibility for assessing, planning, and coordinating perioperative patient care. Requires ADN/BSN progression and an active RN license; BLS.

Weekend shifts run Saturdays and Sundays 6:30 am–6:00 pm. Applicants should have RN experience and a willingness to complete BSN within five years

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• ADN required; BSN must be completed within five years of employment (RN with UKHA reference).
• 1+ year experience as a Clinical Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to determine patient care priorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments for the unit.
• Develop and update the patient plan of care.
• Document all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Evaluate and revise care plans as needed.
• Ensure safe patient care including med administration and handoffs.
• Involve patients and families in outcomes and goals.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

Position Title

Weekend Program OR Charge Nurse (RN) - Premium PayWeekend Days - Full Time, Weekend Evenings - Full TimeLiberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Perioperative RN with weekend premium pay provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.

Work Hours: every Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

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, handoffs, 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.
• 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
• Associate Degree Nursing
• For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
• 1 or more years Experience as a Clinical Nurse.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license)
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-51330

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.