Perioperative Nurse (RN)- Fertility Procedures

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Perioperative RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, 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, coordinating care through collaboration with healthcare team providers to support safe, effective, quality patient care. The role is listed as days, PRN, at Indian Creek Medical Plaza 2. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
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.
At least 1 year of experience as a Clinical Nurse.
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state license from the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Nursing, or a compact license.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and patient-care priorities.
Collaborate and coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete comprehensive patient assessments specific to the clinical area or unit.
Develop and update the patient plan of care.
Document all aspects of care thoroughly according to hospital policy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and revise the plan of care on an ongoing basis.
Follow organizational policies to provide safe patient care, including medication administration and handoffs.
Implement the plan of care using available resources and best evidence.
Integrate patient and family teaching into daily care.
Involve patients and families in identifying expected outcomes and goals.
Participate in unit- and/or department-level quality improvement efforts.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.