Registered Nurse (RN) - Mother/Baby

The University of Kansas Health System • Liberty, MO

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, providing safe, therapeutic, holistic, and systematic care to patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; integrates psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-specific considerations; and follows specialty standards and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The role includes leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and supporting the development of colleagues as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.

This position is at Liberty Hospital Medical Plaza East. The posting lists night shifts as full-time or part-time; the position’s time type is listed as full time. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state license through the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Nursing, or a compact license.
• CPR/AED/BLS; BLS must be obtained within 14 days.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

• Additional unit-specific affirmations, certifications, or work experience may be required by some units.

Responsibilities

• Follow hospital medication-safety policies, including order-writing format, administration considerations, and required double checks.
• Respond to patient and significant-other phone calls, evaluate needs, and triage patient care.
• Anticipate and intervene promptly when patient or staff safety concerns arise.
• Meet the work schedule consistently.
• Model individualized therapeutic communication based on patients’ and families’ psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Coordinate health care services with the hospital, vendors, physicians’ offices, and other institutions.
• Delegate appropriately based on the task and level of expertise, contribute as an independent and supportive team member, and help maintain an environment where team members thrive.
• Use critical thinking throughout the nursing process.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, recognizing changes in patient condition and adapting plans as needed.
• Identify areas for professional growth.
• Perform comprehensive assessments to provide effective care for the assigned patient population.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Assess patients and triage care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients, including supportive care and prescribed chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments.
• Educate patients and families using available resources.
• Seek additional learning experiences through unit-specific certifications, expert consultation, in-services or rounds, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Use technology correctly for patient care delivery, required programs and competencies, and policies and procedures.
• Meet the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree