Clinical Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority
Apply to this job Kansas City, KS Until 8/22/2026 6+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Clinical Nurse I provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Provides professional nursing care through assessment and accurate documentation, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients.
- Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population.
- Coordinates care delivery and education through collaboration with patient, family and all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care.
- Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
- 6 months to 2 years' experience as a Clinical Nurse
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
Required Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-54451We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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About this role
Summary
Provide nursing care, assessment, documentation, and collaborate with healthcare team.
Job title
Clinical Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Experience level
6 months to 2 years
Minimum experience
6+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Kansas City, KS; no remote work allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
licensed registered nurseBLS or BCLS
Preferred skills
bachelor degree nursing
Specializations
orthopedics
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Kansas City, KS, USA
On-site City