Overview
Bonus Options: up to $20,000
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center—Kansas City, MO
The Medical-Surgical Renal Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to patients in the medical-surgical unit who are experiencing renal conditions. This role combines the dynamic, broad responsibilities of a med-surg nurse with the advanced expertise needed to manage kidney-related health issues. The Med-Surg Renal RN oversees patient care from admission through discharge, addressing both acute and chronic renal concerns. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized care plans, and implementing complex interventions.
Success in this position requires a compassionate, skilled nursing professional who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is committed to enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health.
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions.
- Monitor vital signs, lab results, and symptom progression closely. Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions.
- Function as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met.
- Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans.
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience
- Ventilator management experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Employment Status
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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