RN Surgical Ortho Days

Job Description

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse in Surgical Orthopedics during the day shift , your input in enhancing patient care is both valued and encouraged at every level. This includes fostering open, collaborative relationships with your direct supervisor as well as participating in formal avenues such as hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You will play a crucial role in shaping decisions that improve patient outcomes and advance the nursing profession.

Are you looking for a workplace where your voice matters? Nurses are integral to our dedication to enhancing human life. Within our organization, there are numerous opportunities for nurses to express their opinions through professional practice councils, advisory groups, vital voices surveys, and distinguished units. We learn and grow together as a multi-generational nursing family, collaborating closely with our nursing staff at our facility!

Position Overview and Qualifications

In your role as a Registered Nurse, you will be tasked with providing high-quality, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental requirements and state-specific practice standards. Working alongside medical professionals and the care team, you will deliver personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing frameworks such as ‘Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.’ You will also serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an exceptional patient experience and favorable clinical outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating the patient’s condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, quickly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
• Executing procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical records.
• Administering prescribed medications, observing the patient for therapeutic responses, and taking appropriate actions in case of any adverse reactions.
• Delivering outstanding care by promptly addressing patient requests, proactively anticipating their needs, and resolving issues as they arise.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up actions, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terms.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Diploma in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Benefits

Our facility offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career development, and retirement planning of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, mental health, and telemedicine services
• Wellness support , including complimentary counseling and referral services
• Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leave options
• Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement planning tools, rollover assistance, and financial wellness counseling
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college
• Additional perks for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal advice, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“Nurses are essential and form the backbone of healthcare delivery. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.”

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment. We offer some of the latest clinical services available to our patients, focusing on compassionate care and excellent customer service. Visitor amenities include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services encompass Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We also have an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center, Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services feature a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

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.

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply for the RN Surgical Orthopedics Day Shift position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by our team. We are conducting interviews, so apply today!

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.