Registered Nurse Residency Program - Trauma​/Ortho

Registered Nurse Residency Program - Trauma/Ortho

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As a Registered Nurse on this Trauma Ortho Progressive Care Unit you will provide care for a variety patients with various medical conditions and acuity levels. This team specializes in orthopedics, but sees patients with other complex medical conditions and treatment plans. This is a challenging fast‑paced environment with high patient turnover. Nurses on this team are trained to initiate and maintain IV infusions like heparin, lasix, Cardizem, amiodarone, and PCA/CADD pumps.

This is a great opportunity to expand your nursing skills and quickly grow your career. This position will give you the opportunity to participate in our shared governance and be part of various quality improvement initiatives.

FT Nights. This position comes with night and weekend shift differential.

• Accountable for utilizing the nursing process.
• Perform patient care delegating patient care tasks and supervising other patient care staff.
• Coordinate the plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consult with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.

• Less than 1 year experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS).
• Associate Degree - Nursing.

• Full Time.
• Night (United States of America).

Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer.