Med Surg Intermediate RN- PRN Plus- Leawood Community Hospital

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke's Community Hospital in Leawood, Kansas is seeking an Inpatient PRN Registered Nurse to join our team. As an Medical Surgical Intermediate inpatient RN on this team, you will have the opportunity to triage and perform ongoing assessments and provide direct patient care to a variety of acuity levels and conditions. In this environment you will be the lead RN in the department.

Shift Details: PRN Nights/Days

The Work:

• Performs primary nursing functions of assessing, planning, directing, performing and evaluating patient care in the Inpatient/Telemetry Unit

• Serves as a professional role model by collaborating with clinical and front office staff, administration and other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care is delivered to optimal patient outcomes

• Demonstrate ability to mange care within the established standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the state.

• Appropriately triage patient and prioritizes needs, displaying a caring and responsive attitude.

• Initiate care to stabilize patient and assist in managing life support needs by collaborating with physician and clinical staff, demonstrating appropriate admission, discharge and transfer procedures.

• Collect detailed patient history and symptoms, including vital signs, providing appropriate care in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established polices and procedures.

• Report adverse treatments or medications in accordance with current policies and procedures.

• Prepare patient meals.

• Participates in QAPI activities including participation in accreditation preparation and survey process, and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.

We are seeking patient centered, self-driven, and motivated nurses who are committed to providing exceptional patient care. To be successful, you will need to be able to work in a team atmosphere as well as autonomously. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in high pressure situations, manage time, highly organized, task oriented, resourceful, and possess strong communication skills. If you are a compassionate nurse seeking a change and an exciting opportunity, this is the position for you.

Why Saint Luke's?

• Our leadership supports nurse engagement and allows their voices to be heard.

• We value our nurses' knowledge, experience, and expertise to improve patient outcomes and quality care.

• The opportunity to make an impact on their unit, hospital, health system, and the healthcare industry.

• Strong nurse governance and we encourage all of our RNs to participate

• Various CEU, Continuing Education, Leadership and other career training available

• Career Advancement Program dedicated to RNs.

• Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out more.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• American Heart Association or Red Cross, Basic Life Support

• American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (KS)

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree

• Nursing

Job Details

PRN

Swing (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.