Endo/ENT OR Lead

United States

The University of Kansas Health System
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locations Olathe Medical Center Main Hospital 20333 W. 151st St. time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-33644 Position Title Endo/ENT OR Lead Olathe Medical Center Main Hospital 20333 W. 151st St. Position Summary / Career Interest: The Surgery Service Line Lead for Urology - Plastics ' GYN is responsible for coordinating all activities related to establishing and maintaining a successful multispecialty program. He/she is able to care for patients having robotic procedures and does so in a safe manner. He/she integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care. The Service Line Lead collaborates with others to integrate assessment and input of the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team. He/she ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning, establishing practices and protocols to support the Urology - Plastics -GYN program, and collaborating with all disciplines involved Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. Responsibilities: Consistently meets work schedule. All other duties as assigned. Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population. Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety. 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. 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. Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed. Delegates appropriately according to task situation, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment where all team members thrive. Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures. Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: a. Unit specific certifications b. Consultation with experts c. Inservices/rounds d. Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required Vocational/Technical school Healthcare Provider CPR - (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY) 3 to 5 years surgery experience Preferred Bachelor Degree Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact 1 to 3 years robotic surgery experience Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-33644 We 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. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you. Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.

Take your place among the best in health care as part of our elite team at The University of Kansas Health System, the region's premier academic medical center. We invite you to join us as we lead the way, setting new standards for advanced and compassionate patient care.

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas 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.

When you need the most advanced care, you ll find our hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a healthcare leader. Once again, The University of Kansas Hospital was nationally ranked as the best hospital in Kansas City and in Kansas. No other hospital has ever held these honors. We also ranked among the nation's best in 8 specialties, the most of any hospital in the region.

The best place for cancer treatment is the best place for oncology nurses. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the region's only NCI-designated Cancer Center and one of only 71 in the nation. NCI designation means our patients have greater access to clinical trials using the newest drugs and therapies closer to home. We treat the most complex cases with the most advanced approaches. We offer the hope we may one day cure cancer.

The University of Kansas Hospital is the first hospital in Kansas to attain the highly coveted Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our Department of Nursing began working toward this goal in 2002 and received the designation on December 20, 2006. Less than four percent of all hospitals nationwide have earned this distinction since the ANCC developed the Magnet Recognition Program in 1990. In 2022, the ANCC announced that the health system s Kansas City Division had received Magnet designation for the fourth consecutive time.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced today that The University of Kansas Health System s Kansas City Division has received Magnet designation for the fourth consecutive time since 2006.

Magnet recognition is the gold standard for nursing excellence and moves the Kansas City Division into an elite group of healthcare organizations.

According to the ANCC:

- 570 hospitals (9%) out of 6,090 nationwide are Magnet-designated facilities.
- Less than 2% of U.S. hospitals (140) have earned designation four times or more.

Date Posted: 05 May 2024
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