What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - General Surgery Department position at SLMG Saint Luke's Physician Group, Inc.?
Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery Department Location: Saint Luke's South Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Opportunity for up to two remote days per week after initial 90-day orientation period) We are seeking a highly motivated and professional Registered Nurse to join our General Surgery team at Saint Luke's South. This role operates within a dynamic clinic setting, providing comprehensive nursing care and coordinating patient services following established organizational standards and practices. Key Responsibilities The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Clinical Care & Triage: Deliver professional nursing care, manage patient flow, coordinate care logistics, and conduct comprehensive telephone triage. Patient Management: Schedule emergent appointments, provide IV access and medication administration, and document all patient care and testing accurately. Education & Assessment: Serve as a subject matter expert for patient education, conducting thorough assessments, interpreting results, and identifying specific learning needs for patients and their families. Operational Support: Enter admission orders as directed by the provider, manage expired medical samples according to protocol, and delegate tasks to clinical staff consistent with demonstrated competencies and Scope of Practice guidelines. Collaboration: Work effectively both autonomously and within a collaborative team atmosphere. Qualifications & Skills Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Ability to provide cross-functional support, which may include covering Medical Assistant, LPN, or other administrative office duties as needed. Current Registered Nurse (RN) KS and MO license. Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree Job Details Full Time Day (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. Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes Are you interested in staying up to date on openings at Saint Luke’s Health System? Simply sign up for job alerts at https://careers.saintlukeskc.org/job-alerts When we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Saint Luke’s Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings. If you are a current Saint Luke's Health System employee, please apply through your Workday account by typing "Find Jobs" in the top left corner search bar. You can also follow the link below to the current internal career site to apply. http://www.myworkday.com/saintlukes/d/task/1422$1011.htmld