RN - Urology
Company: The University of Kansas Health System
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
locations
Kansas City, KS
posted on
Posted 7 Days Ago
job requisition id
R-20178
Position Title
RN - Urology
Bell Hospital
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Position Summary / Career Interest:
Responsible for carrying out patient care in accordance with
physicians' orders. Provides for the well-being of patients by
assessing condition, providing treatments and administers
prescribed drugs and documents progress and other observations in
the patient chart. Promotes the optimal health, well-being and
safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in
accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State
Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for
relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core
values.
Responsibilities:
Collects and -assesses -initial and on-going data about the health
status of the patient.
Initiates and/or revises an individualized plan of care that
includes immediate and long-term outcomes for the patient/family
and reflects the plan of the entire health care team.
Carries out interventions safely and in compliance with policy to
facilitate achievement of expected outcomes.
Evaluates patient response to intervention/therapy based upon
expected outcomes.
Provides patient education by explaining procedures, medications
and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand;
addresses patient's questions and concerns; verifies patient
informed consent when indicated.
Documents and communicates all required components of patient care.
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Maintains airway management.
Identifies physical symptoms changes and provides appropriate
treatment.
Demonstrates established techniques of safe administration of
medications and parenteral fluids, according to hospital policies
and procedures.
Develop and implement patient plan of care and observe outcomes in
accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic/diagnostic
interventions including but not limited to IV's, incision/wound
care, medication administration, catheterization and specimen
collections.
Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side
effects. - Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess
pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. -
Promote, advocate and collaborate to protect the health and safety
and rights of each patient.
Provide patient/family education through assessment of
patient/family learning readiness, needs, and ability. Provide
teaching and evaluate effectiveness of teaching.
Delegates to non-RN personnel in accordance with State Board of
Nursing and hospital policy.
Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide
high quality, cost effective patient care.
Manages resources and patient flow through matching nursing
competencies with individualized patient's and unit needs.
Uses standards of care, hospital policies/procedures and regulatory
guidelines to guide practice.
Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams,
fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared
decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
Precepts/mentors new staff or nursing students as needed.
Seeks out learning opportunities and continuing education.
Seeks experiences that reflect current practice in order to
maintain skills and competence in clinical practice or role
performance.
Use current healthcare research findings and other evidence to
expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase
knowledge of professional issues.
Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency
and lifelong learning.
Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in
technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.
Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and
records. Document ongoing status, interventions, patient response
and outcomes in accurate, timely manner.
Use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge,
mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of
productivity; self motivated. Organizes and manages activities
reflecting due consideration for the needs of the department and
staff. -
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Kansas or
has work permit from the State Board of Nursing
ACLS and PALS must be completed within 6 months of employment
BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with
in the first two weeks of employment.
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and must be
insurable through the medical center's insurance carrier.
Preferred:
Prior experience in specialty field
Specialty certification
BSN
HIPAA: -This position will have access to the following Protected
Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to
their position based on the following criteria:
Primary - required (routine) to do the job
Secondary - required for the job, but mostly be exception
None - no approved access
Description of Information Level
Primary:
Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a
person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status,
Religion
Clinical Information (information that describes a patient's health
status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem
List, Procedures, History and Physical
Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric
format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes
Secondary:
Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance,
billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID,
Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information,
Payment Rates
Infection Control:
Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control.
-Training's could include but are not limited to, blood borne
pathogens, bodily fluids and bio hazardous materials as it applies
to your daily work environment.
Time Type:
Job Requisition ID:
R-20178
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.
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Take your place among the best in health care as part of our elite
team at The University of Kansas Health System, the region's
premier academic medical center. We invite you to join us as we
lead the way, setting new standards for advanced and compassionate
patient care.
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas is a
world-class academic medical center and destination for complex
care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious
conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical
research and education. Our physicians are researchers and
educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their
major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and
technologies of the future.
When you need the most advanced care, you'll find our hospital is
recognized by -U.S. News & World Report -as a healthcare leader. -
Once again, The University of Kansas Hospital was nationally ranked
as the best hospital in Kansas City and in Kansas. No other
hospital has ever held these honors. We also ranked among the
nation's best in 8 specialties, the most of any hospital in the
region.
The best place for cancer treatment is the best place for oncology
nurses. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only
NCI-designated Cancer Center and one of only 71 in the nation. NCI
designation means our patients have greater access to clinical
trials using the newest drugs and therapies closer to home. We
treat the most complex cases with the most advanced approaches. We
offer the hope we may one day cure cancer.
The University of Kansas Hospital is the first hospital in Kansas
to attain the highly coveted Magnet designation from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our Department of Nursing began
working toward this goal in 2002 and received the designation on
December 20, 2006. Less than four percent of all hospitals
nationwide have earned this distinction since the ANCC developed
the Magnet Recognition Program in 1990. -In 2022, the ANCC
announced that the health system's Kansas City Division had
received Magnet designation for the fourth consecutive time. -
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced today
that The University of Kansas Health System's Kansas City Division
has received Magnet designation for the fourth consecutive time
since 2006.
Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and
moves the Kansas City Division into an elite group of healthcare
organizations.
According to the ANCC:
- 570 hospitals (9%) out of 6,090 nationwide are Magnet-designated
facilities.
- Less than 2% of U.S. hospitals (140) have earned designation four
times or more.
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