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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Part-timePaola, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation is required.
  • An Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, who do not have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at hire and complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire.
  • A Kansas single-state or compact Registered Nurse license is required.
  • CPR/AED/BLS certification is required; another BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days.
  • Some units require additional unit-specific affirmations, certifications, or work experience.
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Use the nursing process to coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and provide safe, therapeutic, holistic, systematic care.
  • Integrate knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families across the continuum of care.
  • Collaborate with others to incorporate assessment and input from the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
  • Assume responsibility for self-development and lifelong learning, and identify areas for professional growth.
  • Provide direction and guidance regarding practice, and serve as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.
  • Demonstrate leadership in decision-making and problem-solving, and help build and maintain an environment where all team members thrive.
  • Communicate sensitively with patients about psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-specific needs.
  • Practice within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Follow hospital medication-safety policies, including order-writing format, administration considerations, double checks, and other established practices.
  • Answer patient and significant-other calls, evaluate patient needs, and triage care.
  • Anticipate and intervene appropriately and promptly when patient or staff safety concerns arise.
  • Meet the work schedule consistently.
  • Model individualized therapeutic communication based on patients' and families' psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
  • Coordinate health care services with the hospital, vendors, physicians' offices, and other institutions.
  • Delegate appropriately according to the task, situation, expertise level, and role, and function as an independent and supportive team member.
  • Use critical thinking across all aspects of the nursing process.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, recognizing changes in patient condition and adapting plans as needed.
  • Independently perform comprehensive assessments to provide effective care for the relevant patient population.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients.
  • Perform nursing assessments and triage care needs for new and ongoing patients.
  • Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients, including supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other prescribed oncology treatments.
  • Provide patient and family education using available resources.
  • Seek additional learning experiences in the practice area, including unit-specific certifications, consultation with experts, in-services or rounds, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Use technology correctly for patient-care delivery, mandatory programs and competencies, and policies and procedures.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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