Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

We are currently seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position is designed for a dedicated healthcare professional who is ready to provide exceptional patient care. Below are the specifications related to the role.

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5
• Unit Staffing: Includes Unit Secretary and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Equipment: Traction, fixators, cooling equipment
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, including 3 weekend shifts per schedule period
• Floating Policy: Contract labor will float first, primarily to other Medical-Surgical units
• Patient Experience Requirements: Bedside shift report and hourly rounding are mandatory

Skills and Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications: Valid RN license and BLS certification
• Preferred Experience: Orthopedic experience, Telemetry, and NIH Stroke Scale familiarity
• Procedures Performed: Post-operative care for knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, management of trauma patients, and some neurological overflow cases

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of navy scrubs.

Awards and Recognition

We encourage interested candidates to be aware of our outstanding department awards and recognitions.

Additional Information

Potential candidates may find value in the advanced equipment and technology utilized within our unit, along with the tenure and experience of our dedicated staff. Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate work-life balance.

Location

This position is located in Kansas City, Missouri.