Registered Nurse / RN Post Surgical Med Surg

Company: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

Position: RN/Registered Nurse - Med/Surg, Post-Surgical (3rd Floor) - Days

Schedule: 12 hour shift

Location: University Kansas Health System - St. Francis (Main Campus)

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.

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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:

• Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Inpatient Rehab Stroke Certification
• Chest Pain Accreditation, by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
• Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, by the American College of Radiology
• (CoC) Accreditation
  We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
  
  COVID-19 and flu vaccines are required for all health system employees.
  
  Learn more at: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information - The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus (kutopeka.com)
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) duties include:
  
  
  • The overall direction and supervision of all patient care during his/her shift.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing patient care.
  • Satisfies the established standards of the nursing practice.
  • Supervises and delegates patient care tasks to PCTs and other patient care team members.
  • Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
    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.
      Qualifications
      
      Requirements:
      
      
      • Associates/Bachelor degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
      • Current Kansas RN licensure
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
      • At 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.
        What We Offer:
        
        Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
        
        401K Retirement Plan
        
        PTO
        
        Student Loan Forgiveness
        
        Tuition Reimbursement
        
        Shift Differential (Evening and Night Shift)
        

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