Registered Nurse / RN NICU

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus as a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Topeka, Kansas. The RN works under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and coordinates safe care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and prioritizes goals, evaluates care, and continually revises the plan 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. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus has provided compassionate care since 1909 and offers 378 licensed beds. The organization describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and advanced technology to support patient care.

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.
Basic computer skills.
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 (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

Coordinate safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager.
Assess patient and family needs.
Develop and prioritize patient goals.
Evaluate care delivery and continually revise the plan of care to meet patients’ and families’ biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs.
Delegate care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.