What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse (RN) Neurosurgery position at The University of Kansas Health System?
Position Title Clinical Nurse (RN) Neurosurgery Days - Full Time, Days - Part Time, Nights - Full Time, Nights - Part Time, Varies - PRN Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: 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. CA7 – Neurosurgery and Surgical Oncology (CA7) This state-of-the-art telemetry unit, located in Cambridge Tower A, encompasses a culture of teamwork and support in a fast-paced environment focused on making a difference in patient’s lives. We focus on high quality metrics and safe, compassionate care to our patients with our multi-disciplinary partnerships. Our acuity includes a mid to high level patient population. This surgical unit is dedicated to the care of the Neurosurgery and Surgical Oncology patient populations. Nurses will work with a team of Neurospecialists in Neurosurgery and nationally ranked surgeons specifically for Oncology patients. Our patient population includes, but is not limited to craniotomy for tumors, arteriovenous malformations, and intra cranial aneurysms, craniocerebral trauma, spinal cord injury, inter vertebral disk and bony abnormalities of the spine requiring surgical intervention, surgical intervention for chronic pain and/or spasticity management, hydrocephalus, hemorrhagic stroke, sub arachnoid hemorrhage, and patients requiring surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms, disorders, and cancer related to the pancreas, gastrointestinal system, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and other applicable systems/organs. Technology utilized in this state of the art unit will include telemetry monitoring systems, some hemodynamic monitoring, and specialized neurologic monitoring including pupillometry, external ventricular drainage, and lumbar drainage. Our patient centered nursing team has a passion for this specialty and appreciates the challenges and rewards on our units. Our patients are so special and appreciative and have a unique perspective on life. Our nurse to patient ratio is typically 4:1 and nurses spend time working with patients on both units. Various shifts available Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions 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. 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. Required Education and Experience 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 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor Degree Nursing Required Licensure and Certification 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 Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-275 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. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! 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