Job Overview
Introduction
Are you looking for a chance to truly influence your work environment? With over 2,000 care locations and more than 31.2 million patient interactions annually, our organization provides nurses with the opportunity to make a significant difference. As a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Surgical Services, you can be part of this transformative journey.
Benefits
Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:
- Extensive medical insurance that covers many essential services at little to no cost. This includes prescription medications, mental health services, free telehealth consultations, and complimentary AirMed medical transport.
- Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness coverage), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
- Access to free counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
- A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions ranging from 3% to 9% based on tenure.
- An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
- Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits via Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
- Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through various programs.
- Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
- A colleague recognition program.
- A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time staff based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.
It’s an exciting time to be a nurse within our organization! Unlock your career potential and discover how fulfilling it can be to achieve your personal and professional aspirations. Contribute to the advancement of nursing practices and enhance positive outcomes for your patients as a Registered Nurse in Surgical Services. We value your expertise and knowledge!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Registered Nurse, your primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality, patient-focused care in accordance with departmental requirements and state-specific standards. You will collaborate with healthcare providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing models such as ‘Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.’ Additionally, you will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying our organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an exceptional patient experience and favorable clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the patient’s condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
- Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor patients for therapeutic responses, and take appropriate actions in case of adverse reactions.
- Deliver outstanding care by responding swiftly to patient requests, anticipating their needs, and addressing them proactively.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terms.
Qualifications Required:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
We are a full-service acute care hospital with over 150 beds and an emergency room, located in Overland Park and Leawood, Kansas. Our facility meets the healthcare needs of the community by providing compassionate care. We are proud to have a team of world-class medical professionals and over 600 physicians. Our organization offers exceptional experiences and advanced medical care for adults, newborns, teens, and children. We are recognized for pioneering cancer care, housing a certified Breast Center of Excellence, the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and the region’s only Genitourinary Cancer clinic. Our offerings include a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence, Women’s Center, Bariatric Program, and an inpatient rehabilitation center.
Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder
Join an organization that utilizes its size to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is currently reviewing applications for the Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Specialty position. Submit your application today and help elevate the nursing profession.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Registered Nurse Surgical Specialty