Physician – Pediatrics Newborn Nursery HospitalistBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Physician – Pediatrics Newborn Nursery Hospitalist

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics at The University of Kansas Medical Center, is seeking applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor specializing in newborn nursery hospitalist care. This individual will be responsible for providing patient-centered, evidence-based care for hospitalized newborns across University of Kansas Medical Center campuses.

This role includes conducting comprehensive newborn assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including neonatology, to support patient health and safety. Participation in delivery attendance, when available, in collaboration with neonatology teams, is also expected.

The Clinical Assistant Professor will play an active role in teaching and mentoring graduate-level learners, including residents, medical students, and fellows, within the clinical setting. Additional responsibilities include participating in departmental and divisional meetings, academic activities, quality improvement initiatives, research, and other scholarly activities that support the mission of the Department of Pediatrics.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited school and be board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics. Candidates must also hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice medicine in the State of Kansas. Required certifications include Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and the successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical excellence, and medical education.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

About The University of Kansas Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution dedicated to advancing health through education, research, and patient care. Through its commitment to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation, the Medical Center prepares future healthcare professionals while providing high-quality care to patients and families across the region. The Department of Pediatrics supports these efforts through clinical services, medical education, scholarly activities, and quality improvement initiatives focused on improving the health and well-being of children and newborns.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Union Station and Science City, the National WWI Museum, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. Residents enjoy suburban neighborhoods, excellent restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, and a variety of public and private schools and institutions of higher education.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current, and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC and the Kansas City Mavericks. Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

For more information contact:

Ann Terry, Physician Recruiter

ATerry2@kumc.edu

Cell 816.419.4523

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-59134

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Behavorial Health Assessor ILiberty Hospital Doctors Building

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Behavioral Health Assessor has the responsibility to provide a full range of services for patients and their families, including clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis management as well has insurance authorization. The role of this position incudes collaboration with nursing staff as well as the medical team to determine the appropriate level of care through a clinical assessment.  Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assesses patient for risk factors that would lead to hospitalization.
• Diagnoses patient by collecting and evaluating information about the patient’s situation.
• Consults with the multidisciplinary team and patient/family during the assessment.
• Reviews clinical information with the medical team to determine if admission is necessary at the time of assessment
• Develops patient’s treatment plan by establishing treatment goals and objectives with the patent/family and consults with the multidisciplinary team.
• Reviews disposition with patient, family and provide support when needed.
• Communicates safety plan and provides resources to patients and families who do not meet medical criteria for hospitalization.
• Assures quality service for clients by enforcing rules, regulations, and legal requirements with clients, documenting events of the therapeutic process in a confidential manner.
• Maintains agency credibility by establishing working relationships with sponsoring, advisory, and related service agencies.
• Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients; publicizes activities and accomplishments.
• Provides a clinical experience for interns by negotiating learning objectives; supervises practice and caseload management, teaching theory and its application; evaluates skills and personal and professional growth, ensuring identification with the profession.
• Continues education, participates in workshops and reviews professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.
• Follows policies, procedures and standards; adheres to a professional code of ethics.
• Assumes responsibility for the risk and safety issues associated with the position.
• 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
• Bachelors Degree
• Master's Degree from accredited University in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• 1 or more years of related experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Master’s level Licensure with the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as one of the following: Licensed Professional Counselor (KS) Licensed Master Social Worker (KS) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (KS)

Knowledge Requirements

• Computer literate and high knowledge of various computer software programs.
• Ability to engage clients and families.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59014

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Procedural Scheduling Nurse CoordinatorDays - Full TimeRemote, Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the department Manager/Unit Coordinator, the Procedural Scheduling Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the daily operations/ coordination of the Scheduling function for designated procedural area. This role also serves as a liaison to both internal and external customers for this office. Functions in a high activity level, fast paced environment to ensure optimal patient schedulingResponsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs scheduling functions accurately, timely and in a professional manner for all assigned areas.
• Familiarizes self with IT system upgrades and enhancements related to scheduling modules.
• Maintains records in appropriate process design with regard to patient scheduling forms.
• Familiar with and understands current HIPPA regulations revolving around data inherent to procedural area scheduling office.
• Educates other areas as to process design and functionality of the Scheduling module when necessary.
• Utilizes Nursing knowledge and experience in decision making regarding the daily schedule.
• Implements block scheduling and other associated processes with regard to the schedule to optimize resources and patient outcomes.
• 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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri RN License

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of procedures, processes, supplies and equipment

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-41976

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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PhlebotomistDays - Part TimeBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

5:30am - 7:30am
Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist is a position within the clinical laboratory that is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work from providers within The University of Kansas Health System which are entered in the Hospital Information System and orders from outside providers that are presented as a manual order. The Phlebotomist must be able to interpret these orders and accurately identify the correct tube type for each test.

The Phlebotomist follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures, and performs positive patient identification for each patient prior to blood draw and confirming patient identification after labeling the tubes. In the ambulatory setting, the Phlebotomist presents labeled tubes to the patient to confirm proper labeling. In the in-patient setting, the Phlebotomist matches the labeled tubes with the patient's wristband.

The Phlebotomist understands the importance of all pre-analytical variables such as positive patient identification, correct tube types, specimen conditions and integrity and how they affect laboratory results, and participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities. The Phlebotomist releases orders out of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and receives specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); and processes specimens to include centrifugation, aliquoting urine and pouring off plasma or serum if necessary for testing.

The Phlebotomist is considered the "face" of the clinical laboratory and is expected to represent the laboratory and themselves in a professional, respectful and courteous manner at all times. The Phlebotomist follows AIDET guidelines for customer service and patient satisfaction.

Additionally, the Phlebotomist working in the ambulatory setting must prepare specimens for transport by scanning the bar-coded sample onto a LIS packing list. The Phlebotomist must be able to troubleshoot difficult orders and assist with troubleshooting missing specimens when indicated. This position performs some data entry functions, manages requisitions and answers telephones to assist Laboratory customers. The Phlebotomist must be patient focused and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs blood draws by venipuncture according to standard protocol, ensuring patient safety and quality specimen collection.
• Performs specimen collection using appropriate techniques and adhering to requirements. Provides patients and/or care providers with instructions and necessary materials for specimen collection
• Provides immediate patient care if patient exhibits sign of a post-venipuncture reaction, typically vaso-vagal.
• Pro-actively assesses patient presentation and escorts patient to draw room with recliner if patient is an adolescent or young adult or states that they typically have a reaction to having their blood drawn.
• Performs data entry in applicable information systems in compliance with departmental and organizational policies
• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection techniques and requirements.
• Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, and transport conditions for specimens. Able to determine appropriateness of specimens for add-on testing.
• Releases orders on ambulatory health system patients with orders in HIS
• Receives samples in LIS, prints bar code labels and affixes labels to specimens. Enters outside orders in LIS when copy of outside order is scanned into HIS.
• Consults Phlebotomy Coordinator, Supervisor or Lab Leadership when appropriate if situation requires assistance
• Provides assistance to nursing staff when requested.
• Performs specimen processing duties such as aliquoting urine and separating blood samples when required for testing.
• Understands pre-analytical variables that can impact test results: Container Type, Time, Temperature, Centrifugation, labeling. Able to determine appropriateness of specimens for addon testing
• Responds to telephone inquiries and provides customer service to the end caller by addressing their needs and troubleshooting.
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, patients and other health care providers as applicable.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies
• Other duties as assigned which may include NP, oral, or nasal swab collections with appropriate PPE.
• May be expected to provide coverage at alternate locations to help meet critical staffing level needs, as requested by management.
• 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
• Less than 1 year 6 months experience in an internal phlebotomy training program OR
• 1 or more years experience in specimen collection and processing OR
• completion of an external phlebotomy program

Preferred Education and Experience

• Advanced level of skill in adult and pediatric phlebotomy

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)
• Valid driver's license recommended

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English - ability to understand, read, write, and speak English

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58978

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinic Lab LeadOlathe Medical Pavilion A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Supervises the daily operations of the clinical laboratory, including personnel and testing resources. Ensures ongoing compliance with all quality and accreditation organization requirements. Organizes work flow and resources to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation. Coordinates department functions including quality control, personnel training, department maintenance, procedure updates, and represents departments at appropriate organization meetings.

Note: Hours are Day shift, start time of 8:00amResponsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and documents the performance of personnel assigned to the section.  Efficiently addresses performance problems. Assists the Lab Manager with addressing employees' failure to conform to medical center and departmental behavior expectations.  Assists the Lab Manager with annual performance evaluations.
• Organizes workflow to maximize efficiency within the department.
• Evaluates and implements new procedures and instruments, updating existing methodology in a timely manner.
• Is knowledgeable with and complies with all regulatory requirements for CAP inspection and accreditation Standards
• Organizes, updates, and monitors quality control and preventative maintenance programs within their section.  Monitors the accuracy and timely handling of all proficiency testing surveys within the section. Ensures that the proficiency testing quality assurance program is acceptable with accreditation standards.
• Reviews, updates, and writes departmental technical procedures within acceptable accreditation standards.
• Completes and documents the technical competency for all employees according to applicable accreditation standards.
• Ensures departmental compliance with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other Accreditation agencies.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet deadlines.
• Assists the Lab Manager and Department Director with budget development for capital equipment, supplies and personnel within the budget cycle timeframes.  Responsible for maintaining budgetary compliance regarding staffing and other expenses in accordance with actual volumes.
• Assists with Med Tech schedules.
• Serve as CAP Inspector every other year, as needed.
• Assures department and associate schedule are completed accurately, published timely, and updated as changes occur.  Assures that associate time records are completed accurately and timely.
• Reviews and approves time off requests in accordance with department processes, and communicated accordingly.
• 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

• Associates Degree and educational requirements as required to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
• Bachelors Degree or educational requirements as needed to become certified with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency (NCA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT) OR
• Must have completed an HEW approved school of Medical Technology or the successful completion of a United States Military Laboratory training program and a minimum of 10 years of hospital lab experience required without certification OR
• 1 or more years of experience in the clinical laboratory field required without a Bachelor's degree
• 1 or more years of experience in a hospital laboratory setting

Required Licensure and Certification

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) upon Hire

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58625

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Physical Therapist IDays - Full TimeLiberty Hospital Sports Medicine

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The physical therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation and design a goal-directed customized plan to improve the person's physical function and mobility. They periodically review the patient's performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Evaluates patients in clinical area served. Therapist considers all aspects of the patient including the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs. Evaluation results are communicated to the physician, family, and other team members in a clear and concise manner.
• Develops and implements treatment plans using appropriate problem solving skills, and clinical reasoning. The therapist serves as a resource to staff members and students.
• Documentation is clear and concise, and in compliance with departmental, KPTA and APTA guidelines, and regulatory requirements from third party payers.
• Demonstrates understanding of regulatory requirements as it pertains to the clinical area served - Follows all departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Meets all state requirements for continuing education with the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
• Demonstrates good rapport with patients and professionalism with other professionals, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates willingness to help out in all areas and recognize the needs of the entire department.
• Provides supervision for PTA’s and rehabilitation technicians including communication of results of patient evaluation, as well as treatment plan and implementation.
• May provide educational programs through in-services to the rehab services department or interdisciplinary colleagues, and teaching labs to the PT students.
• May provide student supervision, utilizing a wide variety of supervisory styles to enhance student learning.
• May assist to develop, collect, and analyze performance improvement data.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Takes responsibility for own learning needs.
• Participates as a member of a team to achieve organizational goals.
• Brings ideas/concerns to supervisor.
• 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

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) - State Board of Healing Arts

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59083

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Coordinator IIIDelp Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Responsibilities involve supervision and management of all aspects of the administrative staff and administrative operations of the Division. Handles various financial tasks such as payroll processing budgeting, invoices and grant endowment.

Accountable to the Senior Administrator in ensuring all departmental and organizational policies, process and procedures are followed.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Directs daily operations of the office
• Maintains records of expenditures for the division budget
• Oversight of key division/section specific areas
• Manages resident/fellowship program of the division
• Manages consult, call and clinic schedules
• Manages endowment and research accounts
• Coordinates annual faculty assessment process
• Manages recruitment of faculty members
• Any duties of Coordinator I/II as assigned.
• 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

• Bachelors Degree Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• 2 or more years supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 3 or more years administrative experience preferred, including one year with a health care organization.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58587

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal MedicineVariesBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Join The University of Kansas Health System as a Registered Nurse and experience being part of a nationally ranked hospital. On Unit BH46 you will care for a diverse patient population with a variety of medical conditions, some requiring ongoing cardiac monitoring. At The University of Kansas Health System we focus on employee development, engagement, teamwork, and high-quality patient care. Shared governance and transformational leadership are a focal point, including opportunities for growth. Come join the team!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-59063

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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Nuclear Medicine TechDays - Full TimeKUCC - East - Lee's Summit, KUCC - North, KUCC - Overland Park

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist uses radiopharmaceutical, gamma cameras, PET scanners, and computers safely, effectively and cost consciously to produce physiologic functional images and quantitative data as well as cross sectional images that assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's disease.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Uses gamma cameras, PET scanners and uptake probes to produce physiological functional images and quantitative data to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s disease.
• Selects and operates a wide variety of imaging equipment in an efficient manner and coordinates examinations in the most efficient order and perform exams in a sequence which minimizes the patient’s stay in the hospital.
• Maintains working order of the equipment and performs equipment calibrations for the assigned service. Reports equipment malfunctions to the divisional leadership in a timely manner.
• Performs the best diagnostic examination possible, including proper patient identification and correct patient positioning of each and every exam; performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner. Introduces self to the patient and explains the procedure to be
• Attends to patient’s comfort during procedures. Identifies nursing needs by observing patients and their IVs, oxygen apparatus, catheters, intake and output,vital signs and notifies nursing or physician personnel if assistance is needed.
• Injects radiopharmaceuticals intravenously and/or administers them orally to patients in order to perform Nuclear Medicine examinations
• Works assigned shift and in addition to regular weekly duty hours and responsibilities, must be readily available to perform on-call clinical services when emergency patient or staffing needs require evening, weekend and holiday coverage; responsible for all aspects of the division when at the hospital on emergency call-back, including independent decision making regarding patient care and interaction with the medical staff to provide appropriate study results; available within 30 minutes of emergency call-back when assigned; checks beeping periodically to assure it is operational.
• This is for hospital budget personnel. Obtains properly completed examination consultation requests, patient’s clinical history, previous diagnosis reports, images and/or records for the radiologist to use for interpretation and diagnostic purposes; checks examination preparation, chart orders;assists the divisional leadership in authorizing and rescheduling of on-call or emergency patients;reports organizational problems to the divisional leadership.
• Interacts with physicians and other technical staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care for the patient.
• Maintains appearance of all rotational areas including hallways and any other area of the Department being used. Maintains and stocks supplies within the Division on a routine basis and ensures no trash or linen left about in any area of the division.
• Provides instruction to technology students, medical students and residents about exams and equipment when appropriate; does not allow students to assume tasks beyond their ability; coordinates with ancillary personnel such as transporters.
• Assists divisional leadership with divisional paperwork as assigned.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by divisional leadership.
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, patient image archiving, retrieval and network data transfer and tracking of outside images.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of contrast reactions and response and be available to patient needs.
• Responsible for performing routine CT procedures at a very high standard with an increasing knowledge .
• Must be able to set equipment parameters, provide patient assessment and education, and provide accurate patient preparation and venous access for contrast material.
• 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

• A graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Training Program

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelors Degree With meaning related to technical or managerial performance requirements
• 1 or more years experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) new graduates must become registered within 3 months and will not be recognized as technologist until registered (registry eligible) OR
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) new graduates must become registered within 3 months and will not be recognized as technologist until registered (registry eligible)
• Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) depending on location(s) within 1 Year
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Positron Emission Technology Certification (PET) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Nuclear Cardiology Technologist(NCT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Knowledge Requirements

• Documented PET and CT experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-57261

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Health Care Tech - Bell Pre/Post | Full-TimeBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Health Care Technician is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.

Various shifts are available at The University of Kansas Health System!Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: - Vital signs and Pulse oximetry - Phlebotomy - 12- lead EKG - Finger stick blood glucose - ADLs - Recording intake and output - Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. - Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies - Bladder Scanning - Obtains height and weight - Patient transport - Room turnover and stocking - Patient monitoring device placement - Set up for minor procedures - Discontinue peripheral IVs - Discontinue foley catheters - Set up and maintain a sterile field for procedures - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. - Phlebotomy
• Collection of, proper identification of, and labeling of laboratory specimens
• Provide assistance to physicians and other providers during sterile procedures
• Assist with surgical skin prep
• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.
• Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles
• Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.
• Any other duties as assigned
• 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
• Technical/Professional Training/Degree in: MA, EMT or LPN or Completion of 1-2 years nursing school

Preferred Education and Experience

• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, data entry required

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-8089

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Cancer Center - Resource AnalystWestwood Administration - East

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Administrative Project Coordinator provides high level support to the assigned team/department by assisting with communication, organization, and project management activities. May contribute to the team by conducting research, preparing, and analyzing statistical reports, in addition to project-based work and program development. May plan, organize and schedule events as requested.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• High level of expertise in MS Office Suite to assist with communication, organization, and project management activities.
• Communicate effectively with various departments to keep everyone up to date about any changes to projects.
• Supports the communication plan before a larger rollout of system-wide communications.
• Provides high-level support to the assigned department.
• Develops and maintains a collaborative team approach with support staff members and executives built on regular communication, shared decision-making and results oriented problem solving.
• Coordinates and manages the calendar for the assigned department.
• Manages and maintains highly sensitive information with complete discretion and confidentiality.
• Functions independently at a high level, makes valid judgments to ensure the integrity of operations and exhibits initiative in the completion of tasks.
• High level ability to plan, organize, analyze, and coordinate data/information and activities.
• Completes special projects as assigned by manager/director.
• May serve as a liaison to other departments, agencies, and outside vendors as appropriate.
• Serves as a key communicator to all level of staff on behalf of the Director and/or Manager, as required, and coordinates and disseminates communication to large audiences as needed, capability of navigating complex and sensitive communication circumstances.
• Assists with coordination of payroll, acting as a backup for Kronos managers.
• Oversees department meeting schedules (scheduling meeting/events rooms, materials preparation for meetings, ordering water/food, scheduling meetings.
• Reviews, classifies, and files correspondence and documents, utilizing confidential file system containing sensitive documentation.
• Develops and maintains shared folder files, documents and keep resource lists up to date.
• Coordinates the maintenance of office equipment, oversee work order request process, facilitate process to purchase and receive office supplies.
• As delegated by the Director, represents department management for communicating information to hospital executive team, vendors, physicians, staff, and community agencies.
• Maintains files for contracts, invoices, accounts receivable/payable processing.
• 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

• Associates Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. OR
• 2 or more years of experience in an administrative professional role.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 or more years of experience working with Volunteers.
• 4 or more years of experience with event planning.

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English - Ability to read, write and speak.

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Office products.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58889

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Internal MedicineBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse II 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.

Unit 42 is a 29 bed medical surgical unit that provides care to patients with an array of medical conditions, including various organ failure disorders, respiratory complications, infections, psychosocial conditions, and many other various diagnoses. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration to provide optimal care for our vast patient populations.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
• 2 or more 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:

Job Requisition ID:

R-59062

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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Clincial Nurse (RN) - NeuroCambridge Tower A

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse II 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.

Unit: CA6 – Neurology/Epilepsy/ENT
Shifts: Day and Nights Available
Schedule: Full-Time, Part-time and PRN options available

This state-of-the-art telemetry unit is dedicated to the care of the Neuroscience and Ear, Nose, & Throat (ENT) patient population. Nurses work with teams of Neuro-specialists in General Neurology, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders. Our ENT specialists include Otolaryngology and Head & Neck surgeries. This is unit is comprised of specialty services – Neurology, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Ear/Nose/Throat Surgeries. As specialties within the KU Health System, CA6 sees the most advanced treatment in the region for these areas. CA6 boasts being part of several top performing teams including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and KU’s Neurology is ranked #31 by US News & World Report. CA6 received the Beacon Gold Award for Excellence in 2019 showcasing our unit’s constant commitment to evidence-based care to continually improve our patients’ outcomes.

CA6 works as a team unit, supporting each other so that every patient receives world class care. Resiliency, initiative, and teamwork are musts. CA6 is supportive, working closely with all interdisciplinary teams to manager patient care. Our staff takes pride in balancing bedside nursing skills (i.e. feeding tubes, drains, tracheostomies, wounds, altered mobility, pain management, etc.), interpersonal communication with teams and families, and compassionate care all while effectively managing their time in a fast paced work environment. Our nurses become experts in this field and value being able to be the support person for these patients and guiding them through their stay.

Our patients have complex medical and surgical needs. Nurses’ ability to communicate effectively and patiently is imperative. Our patients’ communication, movement, and normal daily living activities are greatly affected by our patient population’s diagnoses (i.e. throat cancer/trach/laryngectomies, strokes, ALS, seizures, etc.). Our surgical population primarily includes our ENT patients. These patients require care for complex head and neck wounds including multiple drains, new airways, and microvascular tissue transfers. We care for ENT stepdown patients that are considered intermediate level of care requiring 3:1 ratio with competencies in arterial lines and tissue transfer dopplering. These patients tend to be highly anxious which makes calm interpersonal communication essential. Other common ENT surgeries are thyroidectomies, laryngectomies, sinus surgeries, and parotid tumor ectomies. CA6’s Medical population includes Strokes with advanced interventional therapies, autoimmune neurological diseases such as Gillian-barre syndrome, myasthenia gravis, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. CA6 and KU’s neurology department have a reputation of caring for complex and rare diseases, often having patients transferred to KU for our specific care. CA6 nurses receive specific stroke, epilepsy, and ENT competencies.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
• 2 or more 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:

Job Requisition ID:

R-59064

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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Risk Management SpecialistDays - Full Time1901 Olathe Blvd

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Risk Management Specialist oversees the event management system for the Health System-Kansas City Division. Participate in the development, implementation, and education of event management policies. Serve as a primary contact for managing events in the event management system. Assists leaders and staff in their navigation of the event management system. This position is also responsible for ensuring event management data is available to leaders to assist in reducing risk and quality improvement activities. As a member of the clinical risk management team, the risk management specialist is engaged in day-to-day risk management operations, including risk mitigation, investigations, and responding to safety events. The Risk Management Specialist is a member of the Clinical Risk Management department.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Participate in day-to-day risk management operations, including risk mitigation, investigations, and responding to safety events.
• Monitor the event reporting system for safety trends.
• Work closely with risk managers to ensure timely unit and department leader response to event reports and timely standard of care assignments.
• Ensure event management data is available to leaders to assist in reducing risk and quality improvement activities.
• Provide root cause analysis support to risk managers.
• Inform the clinical risk management team and health system leadership when high risk trends are identified.
• Prepare weekly event data analysis reports, run requested reports, and monitor event management system activity.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and education of event management policies and ensure seamless use of the event reporting system.
• Communicate timely with claims and insurance team when potentially compensable events are identified.
• Performs special projects that involve data gathering, analysis, preparation of reports, development of recommendations and presentations.
• Recommend educational opportunities based on event reporting trends.
• Collaborates effectively with team members and other disciplines.
• Able to skillfully communicate and partner with others via email, telephone and in person.
• Uses time efficiently and effectively. Able to develop and meet project time frames.
• Ability to work effectively from home and onsite.
• 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

• Licensed Practical Nurse OR
• Associate Degree Nursing
• 3 or more years of experience in risk management, claims management, paralegal services with health care background, clinical operations, or acute/bedside patient care

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Bachelors Degree in Health Care Administration or a related healthcare field with demonstrated clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• 2 or more years of experience as a Legal Nurse Consultant

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing

Required Language Skills

• English - Literacy requirements (read, write and speak English)

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must have strong knowledge base of report writing.
• Experience with online database management.
• Travel to off-site health system locations throughout the state of Kansas and Missouri.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58611

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic Surgery ICUHeart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Nurse II 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
• 2 or more 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-59071

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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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Resource Team/ Float PoolOlathe Medical Pavilion C

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He/she provides 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. The RN 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. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient's psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age specific needs. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.
• Answers patient/significant others phone calls, evaluate patient's needs, and triage patient care.
• Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, physician's offices and other institutions.
• 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.
• Demonstrates critical thinking utilizing all aspects of the nursing process.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed.
• Identifies area for professional growth.
• Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Provides patient/family education using resources available.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: • Unit specific certifications • Consultation with experts • In-services/rounds • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
• Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures.
• 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
• Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN will be required to sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at the time of hire and must complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire into this role

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
• Some units will require additional unit-specific affirmations/certifications/work experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59085

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinical Nurse (RN) - PCUOlathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He/she provides 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. The RN 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. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient's psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age specific needs. He/she practices within the boundaries of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices.
• Answers patient/significant others phone calls, evaluate patient's needs, and triage patient care.
• Anticipates and intervenes in an appropriate and timely manner when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Consistently role models individualized therapeutic communication based upon patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.
• Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, physician's offices and other institutions.
• 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.
• Demonstrates critical thinking utilizing all aspects of the nursing process.
• Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient's condition and adapts plan as needed.
• Identifies area for professional growth.
• Independently performs a comprehensive assessment to provide the most effective patient care for a given population.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
• Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
• Provides patient/family education using resources available.
• Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area: • Unit specific certifications • Consultation with experts • In-services/rounds • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team
• Utilizes technology correctly for functions related to patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures.
• 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
• Nurses hired after September 1, 2026, without a BSN will be required to sign an ADN-to-BSN agreement at the time of hire and must complete a BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of hire into this role

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing (Kansas) or compact license
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
• Some units will require additional unit-specific affirmations/certifications/work experience

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-59087

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Position Title

Training Coordinator - Outpatient Pharmacy

Days - Full Time

Southlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Join our Outpatient Pharmacy team! Outpatient Pharmacy is currently hiring for a Training Coordinator. This position is a full time opportunity with limited evening and weekend commitments at our Southlake campus in Lenexa, Kansas.

The Pharmacy Training Coordinator delivers education and training programs that enable pharmacy team members to acquire and maintain the knowledge and skills required for their roles. This role supports training initiatives for onboarding and ongoing training needs within the outpatient pharmacy. Training coordinators are expected to utilize adult learning theories and principles to effectively deliver training that meets the needs of adult learners. In this role, training coordinators work in outpatient pharmacy spaces applicable to their role approximately 50% of the time. The training coordinator will also have some involvement in other activities related to training such as developing training materials and auditing work. Available positions include training support for hospital discharge pharmacies, home delivery pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy onboarding programs, outpatient pharmacy call center and other ambulatory pharmacy services.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Effectively communicates vision and goals for the training program in supporting pharmacy enterprise operations.
• Organizes and facilitates competency model for pharmacy employees.
• Monitors progress with education and compliance with regulatory requirements (continuing education, licensure/registration, personnel documentation for accreditation, etc.).
• Establishes policies and procedures, standards of work and work instructions for pharmacy trainees. Coordinates these records to ensure that they are consistently up-to-date and meeting current practice standards.
• Conducts observations and assessments of the performance of pharmacy trainees, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Partners with Pharmacy Master Trainer and Training Leadership on new initiatives and training updates.
• Support continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Establishes system for maintaining and improving training program and documentation.
• Performs audit to ensure training is effective and standards are being held. *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• 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
• Associates Degree OR
• 2 or more years in lieu of Associates Degree

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years experience as a Pharmacy Tech

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other recognized entity
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Active license

Knowledge Requirements

• Experience educating others in both formal and experiential settings
• Read and write in English
• Effective writing skills applicable to policies, procedures, and development of training documents
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, facilitating and project management skills
• Must apply techniques to ensure the success of all types of learners Understanding of Adult Learning Principles and ability to develop learning programs that adhere to those principles.
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale design projects.
• Experience in developing high-quality, interactive, visually enhanced presentations, participant workbooks and job aids that engage users in their own development.
• Highly proficient in online design authoring tools (i.e., Articulate Storyline).
• Experience in measuring learning effectiveness.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to contribute creative ideas into the design and development of learning programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve desired results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Displays the flexibility necessary to adjust to changing/additional duties and responsibilities as the needs and business change.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and is detailed oriented.
• Ability to learn and master specialized applications.
• Internet based technology skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58913

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See alsoDiversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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340B Billing Compliance AnalystSouthlake Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The 340B compliance analyst is responsible for maintenance, audit, and optimization of the 340B Drug Pricing Program for the health system. Regular maintenance includes regular monitoring of the 340B split billing software to ensure accuracy. Audits must be completed in accordance to the hospital 340B policy. All activities are to be performed as part of the 340B compliance team with direction from the 340B Oversight Committee.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assist the 340B Manager with any 340B Drug Pricing Program pharmacy operations -
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a project leader for the 340B Drug Pricing Program functions
• Evaluate patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in mixed-use areas and clinics by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, and hospital status.
• Utilizing a data management program, filter out non-eligible transactions, including, but not limited to, drugs used to treat patients during inpatient care, Medicaid patients, drugs provided free by manufacturers, those provided at non-eligible locations, or prescriptions written by non-eligible providers.
• Perform audits on a scheduled basis; may involve presenting and resolving reconciliation issues as they arise during the monitoring and reconciliation process.
• Through financial analysis, strive to recognize the value opportunity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Assess opportunities for cost savings and system improvements to yield higher compliance.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Strive to consistently improve the overall efficiency, value, and internal support of the 340B program.
• Collaborate with the 340B Oversight Committee to develop monthly, quarterly, and yearly audit metrics.
• Perform hospital- or other covered entity-specific gross financial analysis and make recommendations to improve program performance.
• Track financial impact over time, identify root causes of adverse trends, and make recommendations to improve the program’s financial stability. – similar to “C” - Develop a thorough understanding of the split-billing system and the functions to be performed. Educate others involved in the purchasing process to ensure proper operation and compliance.
• Manage any manual or non-automated 340B data within the split billing software. Provide each buyer with information needed to place orders using the appropriate accounts (e.g., WAC, GPO, and 340B) to replenish inventory in the mixed-use inventory setting
• 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

• Bachelors Degree OR
• 2 or more years of prior experience as a 340B Analyst (or similar title) with experience reviewing and auditing for 340B compliance AND
• 2 or more years of prior experience in a pharmacy retail or hospital setting

Required Licensure and Certification

• 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE) - Apexus within 1 Year

Knowledge Requirements

• Prior knowledge and experience regarding requirements of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Time Type:

Job Requisition ID:

R-59100

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Respiratory Therapist - PRNDays - PRNLiberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Responsible for the delivery of professional respiratory care services, which will address the physical, psycho-social, spiritual, cultural, developmental and age appropriate needs of each individual patient/family. Accountable for a group of patients for a designated time period. Provides care and care planning in concert with other professional healthcare providers.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs basic physician ordered treatments for Adults and Pediatrics: Aerosol Therapy Treatments, Low flow and High Flow Oxygen Therapy, Airway Clearance Therapy, Airway expansion Therapy, Bedside Spirometry, ETCO2 Monitoring, & ABG's
• Educate patient and document on all procedures performed
• Set up, maintain, and clean all invasive and non-invasive ventilators
• Monitor and document all therapy procedures
• Responds to Code Blue, traumas, OB emergency, and other emergency situations
• NICU/Mother Baby - Aerosol Therapy Treatments, Low flow and High flow Oxygen Therapy, Airway Clearance Therapy, Invasive and Non-Invasive ventilators
• Performs basic EKG's
• Cleans and stores equipment and supplies
• 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

• Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program/school

Preferred Education and Experience

• Recent clinical respiratory therapy experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-56123

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Clinical Case Management ManagerDays - Full TimeSudler

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Clinical Case Management Manager, under the direction of the Director of Case Management or Director of Continuum of Care and in collaboration with the hospital leadership team; has responsibility for daily operational management of the Case Management teams, including orientation and ongoing staff development. Is responsible for planning, directing and team oversight of Case Management/Continuum of Care at The University of Kansas Hospital.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Supports the involvement of individuals in their own care. Supports access by individuals to their own personal health information and development of awareness of how that information may be used and accessed by others. Demonstrates skill in advocating before providers, public representatives and decision makers, and other stakeholders. Exhibits fiscal responsibility and integrity in policy development and advocacy activities and processes.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current practice. Seeks experience and independent learning activities that reflect current practice in order to develop, maintain, and improve skills and competence in the manager role. Maintains professional records (e.g. portfolio) that provides evidence of competency and lifelong learning. Uses current research findings and other evidence to enhance role performance and increase knowledge of professional issues.
• Collaborates and coordinates with physicians and other department management personnel to achieve coordinated care in concert with standards of practice for the hospital and the department of nursing. This should include designing, implementing and evaluating improvements that help eliminate barriers to efficient care delivery.
• Collaborates with all levels of nursing and ancillary staff, interdisciplinary teams, leadership and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulation. Understanding and knowledge of admission and continued stay medical necessity criteria is essential.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with physician leadership (and/or physician-director partnerships) to promote a stronger and more effective role for physicians in the discharge planning process.
• Develops and recommends policies, procedures and/or programs and processes to improve or enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of outcomes while improving patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and payer satisfaction at the University of Kansas Hospital.
• Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Applies knowledge of current practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations in practice. Obtains informal and formal feedback regarding role performance from professional colleagues, representatives, and administrators. Interacts with peers and colleagues to enhance own professional practice and role performance. Takes action to achieve goals identified during the evaluation process.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues as evidenced by such activities as presentations or talks in formal or informal meetings.
• Provides expertise and experience in the development.
• 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

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing OR
• Masters Social Work
• 5 or more years of clinical nursing or healthcare experience
• 2 or more years of case management/care coordination experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• Managed care experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences upon Hire OR
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing upon Hire
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Nursing Case Management Certification (CMGT-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58928

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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HistotechnologistVariesBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Histotechnologist are members of the laboratory team who prepare tissue specimens for evaluation by preparing glass stained slides of human tissue for microscopic examination. A Pathologist then uses these complex techniques to establish and confirm a patient diagnosis. The tasks performed by the Histotechnologist require patience, mechanical ability and a strong knowledge of the biological sciences. There are five intricate steps which include: 1) Grossing/Fixation, 2) Processing, 3) Embedding, 4)Sectioning and 5) Staining; each an integral part of the histotechnologists' job. Additional duties may include Immunohistochemistry and Digital Imaging.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Orient tissue samples during embedding process, performs microtomy, stains tissue samples, and performs manual and automated histochemical stains; may perform Immunohistochemical analysis and digital imaging.
• Maintains, operates, troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation.
• Has the ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, tissue processors, automatic stainers, cryostats and coverslippers.
• Disposes of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps and other potentially hazardous materials, according to policy and strictly adheres to safety and infection control procedures.
• Has knowledge of specimen requirements for surgical pathology processing and analysis, and understands when to direct questions to the appropriate pathologist or supervisor.
• Must apply critical thinking skills and prioritize work appropriately
• Demonstrates technical competence with LIS, EMR, and PC.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Participates in proficiency testing and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy.
• Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Participates in inspection readiness.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of all supplies.
• Accurately prepares, labels, and stores reagents, controls, and specimens for analysis.
• Completes continuing education and submits appropriate documentation where applicable. Participates in training new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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 and completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program OR
• Associates Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry and 1 full year of recent experience in histopathology as defined by ASCP to include fixation, embedding/microtomy, staining, and laboratory operations.
• Technical/Professional Training/ Degree in Histotechnology

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Biologic science, chemistry, physical science or medical technology

Required Licensure and Certification

• Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) registration (or eligible with the requirement to pass the boards within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days OR
• Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) registration (or eligible with the requirement to pass the boards within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge Requirements

• * May grandfather into this position with high school education only if working in a Histology Laboratory prior to January 2, 2005.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58931

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator-Plastic SurgeryDays - Full TimeIndian Creek Medical Plaza 2, Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe and compassionate nursing care.   The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing clinic related patient care, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating patient outcomes. The RN Care Coordinator will provide support to their assigned physicians by communicating with the patient/family/caregiver and relaying the information to the physician. They will provide support and nursing care services during the physician's clinic sessions and ensuring the patient/family/caregiver understands the plan of care. They will verify all orders placed during the clinic session have been completed and the physician has been notified of the results.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for management of patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Liaison of communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic manager
• Manage the care of the patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with the provider to set patient goals.
• Provide nursing support/coordination to the practice to optimize patient outcomes and to improve patient’s quality of life through clinical and educational programs and/or support services.
• Support patient self-management of disease.
• Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.
• Manage high risk patient care, including management of patients with multiple co-morbidities or high risk for readmission to a hospital setting, including a registry.
• Develop relationships with patients and competently uses assessment skills to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental health care needs of the patient.
• Educate the patient and appropriate ancillary personnel about the health care needs, safety issues and benefits which include patient education.
• Utilize available electronic tools, such as EMR, to efficiently document assessments, clinical finds, plans of treatment and progress toward goals.
• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results and then follows up with patient.  Posts tests and examination results.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.  Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• In providing patient care, document using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standards
• 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
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of RN experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous medical office experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing ability.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58843

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Position Title

Social Work Case Manager-Olathe OB GYN/Pediatrics Clinic

Days - Full Time

Olathe Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Social Work Case Manager has responsibility to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services as established by the healthcare team and executed by the case manager. Responsible for the psychosocial assessment of patients, coordination of care and linkage to community resources and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Ensure appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning. Apply pertinent state and federal regulations regarding documentation and reporting requirements.

The Social Work Case Manager identifies, monitors, and reports opportunities for quality and performance improvement to the appropriate department. The Social Work Case Manager takes an active role in performance improvement activities as it relates to their area of assignment.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice. Follows policies, procedures, and standards; complies with Corporate Compliance program. Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Takes call as required by the department expectations. Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope. Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor, participates in department decision making. Maintains current licensure.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial and other related factors to facilitate patients’ linkage to resources to support care in the community.Identifies and utilizes all relevant information (medical/nursing needs, social work knowledge base, disease process, knowledge of community resources) to accurately and thoroughly assess the patient’s psychosocial situation.
• Evaluates psychosocial and medical/nursing information to determine an appropriate social service action/ plan of care.Utilizes social work assessment and input from other team members to formulate realistic recommendations for social work action plan and linkage to resources
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Initiates and participates in family conference to determine psychosocial and community resource needs.
• Participates in Care Team meetings by providing relevant and discipline specific information to the entire healthcare team and coordinating any linkage to services on identified areas.
• Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for identification and access to services. Advocates for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights. Ensures patient choice and consistently supports a patient centered environment.Provides supportive counseling to assist patients/families in adjusting to disability and illness, and for realistic planning for care in the community.
• Demonstrates a caring, positive regard for others by clarity of speech, use of understandable terminology and utilizing active listening skills.
• Assures prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, staff resources, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluating the options available. Demonstrates ability to balance cost and quality to assure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s medical record to ensure communication of patients’ psychosocial needs for care in the community.Documentation includes initial contact and follow-up action plan.
• Documentation includes psychosocial assessment of patient/family including previous living situations.
• Documentation includes telephone calls and meetings with significant others and allied professionals.
• Documentation includes all family and/or team conferences.
• Documentation includes response to interventions and referrals within 24 working hours.
• Contributes to the financial viability of hospitals.Works in partnership with physician and clinic nurses to ensure timely linkage to services.
• Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors to ensure safe and timely coordination of care.
• Participates in the case management activities at assigned site.
• Participates in professional development activities.Attends workshops, conferences or seminars suggested by Manager.
• Completed the objectives identified on last performance appraisal.
• Identifies professional development needs and pursues educational opportunities.
• Participates on hospital task forces and committees.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Acts as a preceptor for new team members.
• Assists in training of new team members.
• Seeks clinical supervision when needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork among case management staff members.Assists peers in the event of fluctuating caseloads.
• Provides coverage to other clinic areas as needed or as requested by Manager.
• 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

• Masters Social Work in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a health care setting.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker(LSCSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences OR
• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
• State of Kansas OR State of Missouri Social Work license.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic computer skills required.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58656

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See alsoDiversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Medical Assistant FT( Cardiology Clinic) Olathe Cardiovascular MedicineDays - Full TimeOlathe Medical Pavilion B

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Proposed schedule and location: This full time position is located in the Cardiology Clinic at the Olathe and Paola Campus. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating examination and treatment of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for visit, performing limited procedures, scheduling diagnostic test or consults, maintaining patient records, organizing clinic/exam rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting physicians, other medical staff, nurses, other interdisciplinary team members and support staff.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accurately schedules tests; obtains films and reports; and prepares laboratory specimens according to policy.
• Assists physicians and/or nurses with special procedures and examinations as defined on competency checklist.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team in coordinating and implementing plans for patient care; may record elements of the patient history for clinical staff review.
• Electronically submits, calls and/or faxes in prescriptions and refills to outpatient pharmacies
• Ensures data collected for completed procedures is recorded on appropriate forms and in medical records
• Maintains medical records; ensures all required documentation is available in the medical record; distributes reports and correspondence; files, photocopies and processes forms related to medical charts.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of examination rooms; stocks assigned areas and ensures par levels of supplies are maintained; checks and completes required logs and equipment such as refrigerator logs, eyewash logs, emergency/crash carts, suction and other required checks.
• Performs clerical duties such as greeting patients; registration; scheduling; pre-certification of tests, procedures and medications; processing insurance forms; preparing financial records; answering phones; and entering ambulatory care charges.
• Performs simple procedures as directed by the nurse or physician and as defined on the competency checklist.
• Performs vital signs, height, weight, and screening procedures and documents in medical record
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• 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
• 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience OR
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA or NRCMA)

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-58999

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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