Registered Nurse / RN ER

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Become a part of our team as a full-time, day shift Emergency Room A (ER) Registered Nurse located in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Choose Us?

Flourish in a People-Centric Environment and Enhance Healthcare

• Flourish: We provide our staff with opportunities for career advancement, tuition support, and resources aimed at promoting your health, education, and financial stability.
• People-Centric: Your well-being is our priority, featuring paid time off, extensive health benefits, and a nurturing, inclusive culture where you are appreciated and supported.
• Enhance Healthcare: We leverage cutting-edge technology to empower our team and improve patient care.

Meet Your Team

• Our organization, the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, has a long-standing tradition of compassionate care since 1909, currently offering 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse operates under the guidance of the Nurse Director/Manager, ensuring the safe delivery of patient care for a variety of patient populations.
• The RN evaluates the needs of patients and their families, sets and prioritizes patient goals, assesses care delivery, and continuously updates the care plan to address the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of patients and families.
• The RN delegates care appropriately to enhance patient outcomes.
• The RN complies with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Essential Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN Licensure in Kansas.
• BLS certification must be acquired within 14 days of hire or transfer into the position and before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification is required for Telemetry, ICU, and PCU roles.
• Oncology certification is necessary for Post Surgery roles.
• Specific certifications must be obtained within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• A minimum of one year of recent experience in a comparable healthcare environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).