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University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

Operating Room Care Coordinator Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
  • A current Missouri Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Missouri Registered Nurse licensure is required.
  • A current Basic Cardiac Life Support card is required.
  • If the position involves radiologic functions, the employee must have radiology certification or training through their nursing program, or complete training validated through a radiology competency checklist.
  • Strong knowledge of nursing processes and the ability to handle acute, chronic, and terminal patient needs are required.
  • The employee must perform within the Missouri Nurse Practice Act and adhere to organizational and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Care for surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions, tailoring care to each patient's needs.
  • Assess surgical patients, plan care, and deliver nursing interventions in the operating room environment.
  • Mentor new nurses, support their orientation, and guide them through skills training and testing.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care and improve surgical services programs.
  • Contribute to ongoing research, educational initiatives, and program evaluations.
  • Supervise nursing students as they learn in the operating room.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Registered Nurse specialty certification is preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills that support team collaboration and mentoring are preferred.
  • Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment is preferred.

About the Company

University Health

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$1M
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Founded
1962

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