What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate Nurse - Liberty Campus position at The University of Kansas Health System?
***PLEASE READ - APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NEW GRADUATE NURSES*** This posting is for ADN & BSN nursing graduates interested in our graduate nurse residency program. The Registered Nurse Entry provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
- Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
- Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
- Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Newly licensed RN up to 6 months experience as a Clinical Nurse
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
Required Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Missouri or compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
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