Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg
Company: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
Location: Topeka
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Registered Nurse RN, Medical Surgical 7th Floor, Full Time,
NightsSchedule: 6:45pm - 7:15amLocation: University Kansas Health
System - St. Francis (Main Campus)
**2022 New RN Graduates are encouraged to Apply**
Registered Nurses function under the direction of the Nurse
Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe
patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient
populations. The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and
prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually
revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional,
psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of
the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to
optimize patient outcomes. The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse
Practice Act.
Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in
Topeka Kansas
Why The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a
massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We
work closely together to create a positive experience for our
patients and each other.
Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide
meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will
have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's
life and change the course of healthcare.
Our Place. St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long
legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 100
years, the hospital has combined compassionate care with lifesaving
technological advancements to our patients and the communities
served. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of
technological advancements, and a generous and supportive
community.
The UKHS - St. Francis Campus is fully accredited by the Joint
Commission. We also have the following notable accreditations and
certifications:
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) duties include:The Registered Nurse is a
professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and
accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
She or he provides direct care to these patients via the nursing
process, the environmental/instrumentation and management of other
health care team members.
The RN will plan, perform care, document and demonstrate knowledge
of growth and development norms for adolescent, adult and geriatric
patients. The RN will demonstrate knowledge of age appropriate
equipment and identify and advocate for the safety of the
patient.
The RN will initiate and document infection control precautions as
per policy 100% of the time as well as maintain and document
infection control precautions per policy and utilize appropriate
PPE. The RN will also provide education to family and patient on
the infection control guidelines.
The RN will assess, reassess and document patient status per policy
including but not limited to admission and discharge documentation.
The RN will plan, implement, and document nursing care that is
appropriate to the patient's needs, condition, and culture.
Accountable for self and self-actions:Engages in self-evaluation of
practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills.
Promotes consensus building and applies techniques of conflict
resolution and conduct improvement.
Retains accountability for quality of care given to the
patient.
What We Offer:Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life
Insurance401K Retirement PlanPTO
Qualifications
Requirements:Associates/Bachelor degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
2022 New Graduates will be considered.Current Kansas RN
licensureBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAt least one year
recent experience in a similar healthcare setting, preferred.Basic
computer skills.Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook,
Excel) and EPIC software; preferred.
Keywords: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis, Topeka , Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg, Healthcare , Topeka, Kansas
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