Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg
About The Position
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse in Topeka Kansas. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Learn About A Day in the lIfe of a Med Surg RN: Responsibilities The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations. The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing
- Current Kansas RN Licensure.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- Tele, ICU and PCU require ACLS
- Post Surgery requires oncology certification.
- All required certifications must be completed within first year of employment
Nice To Haves
- At least one year recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Responsibilities
- Functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
- Assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
- Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
- Adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Benefits
- career growth opportunities
- tuition assistance
- resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being
- paid time off
- comprehensive health benefits
- a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
