Rounding Nurse
Job Description
Are you a skilled Rounding Nurse who thrives in fast-paced hospital environments and values patient-centered care? This full-time opportunity in Olathe, Kansas offers a unique role at the heart of clinical coordination—where your expertise ensures safe discharges, clear communication, and better patient outcomes.
About the Rounding Nurse Role
As a Rounding Nurse, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive nursing services that address not only physical health, but also the emotional, cultural, and developmental needs of patients and their families.
This position focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration—making it ideal for nurses who enjoy both clinical care and system-level impact.
Key Responsibilities of a Rounding Nurse
Coordinate Interdisciplinary Care
Support daily rounds by ensuring real-time documentation, updating care boards, and facilitating communication between healthcare teams.
Ensure Safe and Timely Discharges
Collaborate with physicians and care teams to manage discharge orders, remove barriers, and prepare patients for a smooth transition home or to another facility.
Educate Patients and Families
Provide clear, easy-to-understand discharge instructions and identify learning needs related to medications, treatments, and recovery plans.
Promote Patient Safety and Quality Care
Monitor patient conditions, escalate concerns promptly, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.
Support Clinical Teams
Offer guidance and education to staff on discharge processes and step in to perform staff nurse duties when needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years of bedside clinical nursing experience
Licensure and Certifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Kansas or compact state)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
Preferred Certifications
- Medical-Surgical Nursing (RN-C or CMSRN)
- Gerontology (RN-BC)
- Progressive Care Nursing (PCCN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Why Choose This Rounding Nurse Position?
Impact Beyond the Bedside
As a Rounding Nurse, you influence the entire patient journey—from admission to discharge—ensuring clarity, safety, and continuity of care.
Collaborative Work Environment
Work alongside multidisciplinary teams in a supportive and inclusive healthcare setting.
Career Advancement Opportunities
Gain valuable experience in patient care coordination and leadership, opening doors to advanced nursing roles.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
This health system is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a respectful workplace where everyone is valued.
A Role Built on Trust, Safety, and Excellence
This position emphasizes high standards of care, compliance with healthcare regulations, and continuous improvement. Nurses are empowered to contribute ideas, resolve challenges, and uphold a culture of safety and accountability.
Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career
If you’re a dedicated Rounding Nurse who values communication, coordination, and compassionate care, this role offers the perfect blend of clinical practice and leadership.
Apply today to join a healthcare team where your expertise drives better outcomes, smoother transitions, and truly patient-centered care.
