Registered Nurse / RN ER

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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

Why Join Us?

Experience a People-Centric Workplace and Enhance Healthcare

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

Get to Know Your Team

• The St. Francis Campus of the University of Kansas Health System has been a cornerstone of compassionate care since 1909, currently offering 378 licensed beds, a legacy of innovation, and robust community backing.

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 responsibilities as appropriate to enhance patient outcomes.
• The RN complies with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

Essential Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Active Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification must be acquired within 14 days of hire or transfer into the position and before providing direct patient care.
• Telemetry, ICU, and PCU roles require ACLS certification.
• Post-Surgery roles necessitate oncology certification.
• 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).