Registered Nurse Surgical Specialty

Job Description

Job Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a chance to truly influence your work environment? With over 2,000 care locations and more than 31.2 million patient interactions annually, our organization provides nurses with the opportunity to make a significant difference. As a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Surgical care, you can be part of this transformative journey.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive Medical Coverage: Access to a variety of services at little to no cost, including prescription drugs, behavioral health support, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional Benefits: Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Emotional and Financial Support: Free counseling services and resources for overall wellbeing.
• Retirement Plans: A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Enjoy a 10% discount on company stock.
• Family Support: Benefits for fertility and family building through Progyny, along with adoption assistance.
• Referral Services: Assistance for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer Discounts: Access to discounts through Abenity and other consumer programs.
• Education Support: Assistance with tuition, student loans, certification, and scholarships for dependents.
• Recognition Programs: Acknowledgment of colleague contributions.
• Time Off: Paid time off, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Health Assistance Fund: Free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care in accordance with departmental requirements and state standards for your specialty. You will collaborate with medical professionals and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." Additionally, you will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying our organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an exceptional patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the patient's condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in status.
• Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate actions in case of adverse reactions.
• Deliver outstanding care by responding quickly to patient requests, anticipating needs, and resolving issues proactively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terms.

Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.

About Us

We are a full-service acute care hospital with over 150 beds, located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our facility meets the healthcare needs of the community by providing compassionate care, supported by a team of over 600 physicians and world-class medical professionals. We offer advanced treatment options in the Kansas City area, including a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. Our services also include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.