Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus•Topeka, KS

About The Position

The Post Surgical Medical Surgical Registered Nurse coordinates safe patient care for specified and diverse patient populations under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager. The RN assesses patient and family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to address biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs. The RN delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes and adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. This is a full-time, day-shift position with the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas. The campus has 378 licensed beds and a legacy of compassionate care dating to 1909.

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 before providing direct patient care.
Post Surgery requires oncology certification.
All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Coordinate safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
Assess patient and family needs.
Develop and prioritize patient goals.
Evaluate care delivery and continually revise the plan of care to meet patient and family needs.
Delegate care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.