RN - Float

Company: The University Kansas Health System
Location: Scranton
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition Number: R-20224 Position Title: External Description: JOB DESCRIPTION - The PRN Float Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment,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 through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.

• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.
• Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.
• Develops and updates the patient plan of care.
• Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.
• Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis.
• Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).
• Implements, develops and updates the patient's plan of care while evaluating the effectiveness of the interventions and revisions.
• Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine in identification of expected outcomes and goals. Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals.
• Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts. 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 (ADN) -Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years
  • BLS Certification
  • Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
  • Minimum one year of experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support - BLS or BCLS - American Heart Association
  • LRN - RN Licensed Registered Nurse - State Nursing Board City: Kansas City State: Kansas Community / Marketing Title: RN - Float Company Profile: EEO Employer Verbiage: The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. Location_formattedLocationLong: Kansas City, Kansas US Job Number: 59412

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