Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position offers a guaranteed 48 hours per week, commencing on a specified start date. The role is based in a Surgical Specialty Unit located in Overland Park, KS.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 20 private
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 total patient care; 5:1 with a patient care tech
• Unit Staffing: 1 tech and typically 4-5 nurses on the floor
• Equipment Utilized:
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • CADD Epidural Pumps
  • Alaris PCA
  • Pyxis Medication Dispensing Machine
  • Telemetry
  • EKG
  • Bladder Scanners
  • Wound Vacs
  • Capnostream Machines
  • SCD Pumps
• Documentation System: Medi Tech
• Scheduling Requirements: Every 3rd weekend, two Mondays and Fridays per 4-week scheduling period

Role Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess the necessary Med-Surg experience, with advanced skills in post-operative care. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ostomy management and irrigation
• NGT placement and management
• Foley catheter placement and maintenance
• Central line management
• JP drain and wound management
• IV starts and blood administration
• Nutritional supplementation, including TPN and G/J tubes

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Minimum of 1 year of Med-Surg experience
• Certifications: BLS Certification is required

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of royal blue tops paired with black or royal blue bottoms.

Awards and Recognition

This unit has received accolades, including being named HCA Unit of Distinction for Med-Surg in 2021.

We welcome qualified applicants to apply for this rewarding role in a dynamic and supportive environment.