What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine position at UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority?
Position Title
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.33 bed medical surgical unit that provides care to patients with an array of medical conditions, including various organ failure disorders, respiratory complications, infections, psychosocial conditions, and many other various diagnoses. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration to provide optimal care for our vast patient population.
We are excited to build our foundation on the health system’s mission and vision, which focuses on discovery, leadership, and collaboration. Whether new to healthcare or full of experience, we learn from and with each other, and incorporate what we learn to better care for our patients. We embrace change and best practice, and personalize our patient care. Each shift brings learning opportunities and chances to grow professionally and contribute to humanity.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
- 2 or more 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 timeJob Requisition ID:
R-15106We 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.
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