Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse/RN)- Unit 61 MSICU- Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Night Shift This unit is designed to provide comprehensive care for critically ill medical and surgical patients. These patients have complex medical conditions that require the highest level of expert care by our nursing staff. Being a part of our team provides opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including: RNs, critical care physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy and physical/occupational therapy. We care for a variety of patients including conditions such as: pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer, sepsis, and surgical patients that require intensive monitoring during their immediate post-operative phase. It is a fast-paced environment that requires advanced critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The Clinical Nurse 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. We are currently hiring for a Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse) on our  Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit.  Various Shifts Available Medical Surgical Intensive Care This unit is designed to provide comprehensive care for critically ill and IL -2 patients on medical and surgical patients.   These patients have complex medical conditions that require the highest level of expert care by our nursing staff.  Being a part of our team provides opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including: RNs, critical care physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy and physical/occupational therapy.  We care for a variety of patients including conditions such as: pulmonary disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, cancer, sepsis, and surgical patients that require intensive monitoring during their immediate post-operative phase.  It is a fast-paced environment that requires advanced critical-thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. The University of Kansas Health System is the region’s premier academic medical center recognized for quality by: U.S. News & World Report ranks The University of Kansas Hospital as the best in Kansas City and in Kansas. The hospital is the first in Kansas to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and one of few to earn it 3 consecutive times. Our health system ranks 5th among 99 academic medical centers, earning Vizient’s 2018 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

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.

*Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Required: Associate's Degree in 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 Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or compact license BLS Certification or obtained within 14 days of hire Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or compact license 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse Preferred: BSN

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