RN/Registered Nurse - Surgery - FT (Olathe)
The University of Kansas Health SystemOlathe, Kansas, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future. Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience. With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient. We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care, providing safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. He/she integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care.
Requirements
- Accurately assesses patient's/family's readiness to learn, organizes and executes an individualized teaching plan, evaluates patient's understanding using teach back methods; modifies approach as necessary.
- Acts professionally and communicates appropriately when interacting with patients, family members, nurses, and other medical professionals.
- Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance