Clincial Nurse (RN) - Neuro
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 care plans that meet unit competencies for the target patient population and coordinates care and education with patients, families, and healthcare team providers to deliver safe, effective, quality care. The role follows organizational policies and includes other duties as assigned. The position is on CA6, a telemetry unit serving neuroscience and Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) patients. The unit works with specialists in general neurology, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, otolaryngology, and head and neck surgery. Its patients may have complex medical and surgical needs, including stroke, seizures, neurological diseases, throat cancer, tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and complex head and neck wounds. ENT stepdown patients may require intermediate-level care, including arterial line and tissue-transfer Dopplering competencies. Nurses receive specific stroke, epilepsy, and ENT competencies. CA6 emphasizes teamwork, resiliency, initiative, compassionate care, effective communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Nurses balance bedside care, communication with patients, families, and care teams, and time management in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Associate Degree in Nursing. ADN-prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete a BSN by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA.
- At least 2 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 patient assessment and 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 healthcare team providers.
- Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and 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
