Clinical Nurse (RN) – Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Full time night shift availability only.

The CTSICU (HC3 ICU) is a 16-bed ICU that supports the acute surgery needs of the cardiac, thoracic, and advanced heart failure patient. Nurses on this unit help with the immediate post-operative care of the coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and heart transplant patients. The unit is known for its high acuity and the advanced patient care therapies (continuous renal replacement therapy-CRRT, intra-aortic balloon pump-IABP, LVAD, ProTek Duo, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-ECMO) our nurses are trained to support.

The Clinical Nurse 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.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit

Nurses on this unit are highly trained to care for some of the most acutely ill patients at The University of Kansas Health System.  Our patients recover from major cardiothoracic surgeries under the watchful eye of experienced, caring nurses and expert physicians.  Patients in our unit have recently undergone cardiothoracic surgeries including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement, and heart transplants.  Our nurses maintain competencies to manage advanced patient care therapies only offered in the Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU.  These advanced therapies include continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).  If you’re looking for a unit that deals in cutting edge technology and delivers some of the best care in the country we could be a home for you. 



The University of Kansas Health System is the region’s premier academic medical center recognized for quality by:

U.S. News & World Report ranks The University of Kansas Hospital as the best in Kansas City and in Kansas.
The hospital is the first in Kansas to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and one of few to earn it 3 consecutive times.
Our health system ranks 5th among 99 academic medical centers, earning Vizient’s 2018 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award

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 time

Job Requisition ID:

R-229

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.

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