RN- Respiratory Unit (Full Time, Night shift)

Position Title Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine Nights - Full Time Cambridge Tower A Position Summary / Career Interest: This 16-bed progressive care unit cares for patients with various diagnoses. We often see patients being admitted for sepsis, chronic wound care, psychosocial behaviors, complications or side effects of treatment/therapy, bleeding, respiratory complications, goals of care conversations, and so much more. Patient care is a collaborated approach with our multi-disciplinary and consultation teams. Our unit shares space with the ICU which allows for a close working relation with our ICU partners. Our unit has allowed us to provide individualized care to our patients and their caregivers with the installment of new medical equipment and amenities. Given the size of our unit and the patient population we serve, we are given the opportunity for new learning experiences that will provide personal growth within our nursing profession. The Clinical Nurse I 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. 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. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. 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-40195 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?