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Nurses on this 24 bed unit provide compassionate, comprehensive care to critically ill patients throughout all phases of the organ transplant continuum. As a member of the transplant care team, nurses provide specialized care to patients who are awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant as well as those recovering from organ transplant surgery. The Center for Transplant at The University of Kansas Hospital is the largest and most successful transplant program in the region. Nurses on Unit 64 have the opportunity to work as a vital member of a nationally recognized program specializing in the care of liver, kidney and pancreas transplant patients.
Job Responsibility:
Provides charge nurse responsibilities, including assignments, management of throughput, staffing to matrix, and responding to patient and staff needs
Manages a patient care assignment as indicated by patient care needs
Assists with hiring, education and performance evaluation of the staff
Works with the Nurse Manager and Human Resources in performance management counseling and discipline of staff
Instructs staff and ensures compliance with standards through daily on-going monitoring and performance management
Serves as a role model and mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient and employee satisfaction
Takes personal responsibility for achieving productivity targets and budget compliance
Has primary involvement and responsibility for unit performance improvement activities and outcomes
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Bachelor Degree Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas or State of Missouri
Secure a Nurse Compact License (NCL) within 60 days of hire