Acute Care RN - Intermediate Care/Step-Down - FT - 11p to 7a

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN)
• •Registered Nurse - KSBN
• •A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted
• •Required proficiency in awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other
• •Required proficiency in awareness and application of safety issues
• •Required proficiency in awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning
• •Required proficiency in managing situations to minimize risk to the patient and the institution
• •Required proficiency in competency in selected psychomotor skills
• •Required proficiency in ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods
• •Required proficiency in ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration
• •Required proficiency in ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• •Required Basic Life Support - BLS
• •Other RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date
• •Ability to lift 50 lbs
• •Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• •Ability to handle up to 50 lbs
• •Ability to pull up to 50 lbs
• •Ability to push up to 50 lbs
• •Ability to reach forward up to 25 lbs
• •Ability to reach overhead up to 25 lbs
• •Ability to balance occasionally for 1-3 hours
• •Ability to carry occasionally for 1-3 hours
• •Ability to climb stairs occasionally for 1-3 hours
• •Ability to crawl rarely for less than 1 hour
• •Ability to kneel rarely for less than 1 hour
• •Ability to stoop occasionally for 1-3 hours
• •Ability to stand frequently for 3-5 hours
• •Ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours
• •Ability to walk frequently for 3-5 hours
• •Ability to talk frequently for 3-5 hours
• •Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• •Ability to work in a quiet and distraction-free workspace
• •Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed
• •Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours
• •Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor
• •Review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually
• •Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• •Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• •Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution
• •Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution
• •Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning
• •Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution
• •Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills
• •Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods
• •Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration
• •Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• •Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• •Ability to collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting
• •Ability to analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues
• •Ability to identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation
• •Ability to develop a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes
• •Ability to implement identified plan through coordination of care and employ strategies to promote health and wellness
• •Ability to evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes
• •Ability to deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring
• •Ability to create caring relationships, take time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and display unconditional acceptance and respect
• •Ability to promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice
• •Ability to demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings
• •Ability to practice Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs
• •Ability to communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice
• •Ability to mentor nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support
• •Ability to support students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
• •Ability to commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development
• •Ability to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• •Ability to utilize appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously