Registered Nurse RN OR Surgery Center

Benefits and Perks

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

• Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Debt‑free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out‑of‑pocket tuition expense)

Schedule

40 hours a week

Shift

Days M‑F 8 hours shifts, no weekends, no nights

Location

23401 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66227

Community you’ll be caring for

We have a higher standard of hospital care in Lenexa, Kansas. When you visit us at Advent Health Lenexa, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Prairie Star, we'll meet your health challenges with compassion, leading‑edge technology, and a comprehensive care plan that not only helps heal your body, but ministers to your mind and spirit too.

Role you’ll contribute

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates the efforts of the multidisciplinary care team for the patients within his / her scope of responsibility. The RN provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of care to a specific patient population. The RN utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) in order to maintain and improve patient outcomes.

The RN demonstrates leadership / management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The RN strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence‑based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his / her patients. The RN serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health.

S / he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures.

Value you’ll bring to the team

• Demonstrate accurate assessment skills appropriate to my patient population and based on evidence, policy and practice standards when caring for all patients regardless of complexity or need.
• Assure patient safety by adhering to established policies and procedures and utilizing patient safety resources such as mPPID. Implement a plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient needs and in conjunction with unit activities and resources available.
• Actively participate in bedside shift report, safety huddles, multidisciplinary patient rounds and hourly rounding to gather all information necessary to care for my patients, anticipate their needs and provide for a smooth hand‑off to other members of the health care team.
• Provide patient teaching / discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide routine and specialized teaching / discharge planning throughout the patient stay to prepare the patient / family / significant other regain independence prior to discharge.
• Provide individualized teaching plan based on assessed learning needs, education level, language spoken and level of understanding.
• Provide patient and family / significant other with a completed Teaching / Discharge Plan which includes specific information regarding medications, follow‑up and community resources as needed.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

Education and Experience Required

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• No Previous Experience

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or obtained within 5 years of employment

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

• Kansas Registered Nurse License
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred

• Additional certifications / registrations are required or preferred by specific clinical area of practice. RN must demonstrate certification / registration upon hire or agree to obtain requirements(s) within 1 year of hire unless deemed otherwise by manager.
• Please note that BCLS and ACLS must be courses provided by the American Heart Association.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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Pay Range

• $31 - $48 per hour

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