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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOlathe, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at hire and complete the BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire.
  • A single-state or multi-state Registered Nurse license from a State Board of Nursing is required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days.
  • CPR/AED/BLS certification is required within 14 days.
  • The nurse must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and provide safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic manner.
  • Integrate knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
  • Collaborate with others to integrate assessments and input from patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assume responsibility for self-development through lifelong learning, and provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice by serving as a resource, preceptor, and mentor.
  • Demonstrate leadership in decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Integrate and communicate knowledge of, and sensitivity to, patients' psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-specific needs while practicing within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assess patients' and families' readiness to learn, organize and execute individualized teaching plans, evaluate understanding using teach-back methods, and modify the approach as needed.
  • Communicate appropriately and professionally with patients, family members, nurses, and other medical professionals.
  • Follow hospital medication-safety policies, including order-writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks, and other established practices.
  • Anticipate and respond appropriately and promptly to concerns related to patient and staff safety.
  • Consistently meet the work schedule.
  • Model individualized therapeutic communication based on patients' and families' psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural needs.
  • Delegate appropriately based on the task and level of expertise, function as an independent and supportive team member, and help build and maintain an environment where all team members thrive.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care that recognize changes in patients' conditions and adapt the plans as needed.
  • Independently perform comprehensive assessments to provide effective care for the relevant patient population.
  • Seek additional learning experiences within the practice area, including unit-specific certifications, consultation with experts, in-services and rounds, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Use technology correctly for patient-care delivery, mandatory programs and competencies, and policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in critical care or emergency room nursing is preferred.

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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