Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN) CA8 Hematology/Oncology ICU
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, 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 and education through collaboration with patient, family, and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective, and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned. CA8 ICU is a state of the art sixteen bed intensive care unit that serves a multitude of patients with complex medical conditions focusing on advancing care for patients with hematological and oncological disease processes. The nursing staff on CA8 ICU, carries advanced competencies including CRRT and are primary responders to rapid responses and code blues in the Cambridge Tower. It is truly an exciting time to join the CA8 ICU team! About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.
Requirements
- 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
- 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, 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 and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
- Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
