Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (Scrub/Circulate)

The University of Kansas Health System • Overland Park, KS

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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 aligned with unit competencies and the needs of the target patient population. Care delivery is coordinated in collaboration with healthcare team providers to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• ADN-prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete a BSN degree by the 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 Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), Non-Clinical, certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor 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.
• Thoroughly document all aspects of care 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 the daily routine.
• Involve patients and families in identifying expected outcomes and goals.
• Participate in unit and/or department quality-improvement efforts.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree