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Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit

L4

career land centerKansas City, MO2 days ago

Occupations

Acute Care NursesRegistered NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsFreestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
Job Description: A full-time Registered Nurse opportunity is available in the Medical-Surgical unit of a 585+ bed Level I Trauma Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This facility also serves as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, providing a high-acuity environment with a diverse patient population. The unit cares for adult medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients, including general, urology, and vascular post-operative cases. The Med-Surg RN is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized patient care plans. Nurses on this unit manage a mix of stable but higher-acuity Level I Trauma patients, offering exposure to complex cases with limited drip management and opportunities to build strong cardiac monitoring skills. The role also includes supervising non-licensed nursing staff and providing patient-centered education and emotional support tailored to individual needs, including age, culture, and clinical condition.
Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive patient assessments using established standards and protocols. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans. Provide direct nursing care to medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients. Supervise and delegate tasks to non-licensed nursing staff within scope of practice. Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and recovery plans. Provide emotional support tailored to patient and family needs. Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition as needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality outcomes.
Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of acute care RN experience required (does not need to be recent).Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required).Active RN license in the state of practice or compact RN license in accordance with regulations. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient care skills.
Schedule: Full-time
Day and night shifts available Rotating weekends
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance and continuing education opportunities
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Supportive Level I Trauma Center environment
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Level

MidL4

Location

Kansas City, MO

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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