What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse- Mother Baby/Well Baby Nursery position at The University of Kansas Health System?
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The registered nurse utilized the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. Responsible for promoting and restoring patient's health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and team members; and providing physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Exhibits the core values of Miami County Medical Center, compassion, integrity and unity. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- Consistently meets work schedule.
- Demonstrates critical thinking utilizing all aspects of the nursing process.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients.
- Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, physician's offices and other institutions.
- Answers patient/significant others phone calls, evaluate patient's needs, and triage patient care.
- Provides patient/family education using resources available.
- Acts as liaison between patient, significant others and health team members.
- Identifies area for professional growth.
- Participates fully as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team.
- 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
- Associate Degree Nursing
- High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
- 1 or more years of previous healthcare experience
Required Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing OR
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
- Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026. CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-51510Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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