Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Surgery

The Clinical Nurse in the Pre/Post department 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

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; Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license; Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Nice to have

Bachelor Degree Nursing