Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patients’ comfort and well-being. The nurse carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies and the target patient population, and coordinates care delivery and education in collaboration with patients, families, and health care team providers to ensure safe, effective, quality care. The nurse follows organizational policies when providing patient care and performs other duties as assigned. Unit 42 is a 29-bed medical-surgical unit caring for patients with a range of medical conditions, including organ failure disorders, respiratory complications, infections, and psychosocial conditions. The unit emphasizes teamwork and collaboration to provide optimal care.
Requirements
- High school graduation.
- Associate Degree in Nursing. ADN-prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete a BSN degree by their fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA.
- Two or more years of experience as a Clinical Nurse.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state Kansas license or compact license.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care through assessment, accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Carry out a plan of care specific to unit competencies and the target patient population.
- Coordinate care delivery and education in collaboration with patients, families, and health care team providers.
- Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
