Surgery RN/Registered Nurse (Bell/Main Operating Room)

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

Working in the surgical setting assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. Promotes the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing
• For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
• 2 or more years experience as a Clinical Nurse

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
• Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

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