Acute Care RN - Intermediate Care/Step-Down - FT - 3p to 11p
On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Collect pertinent patient data, analyze assessments to identify problems, and develop individualized care plans. Implement strategies to promote health and wellness while evaluating progress toward goals. Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, fostering respectful relationships and advocating for patients. Mentor new nurses and support students, committing to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. Work second shift (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) in an acute care setting at Stormont Vail Health, a Magnet® organization serving Kansas for over 130 years.
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 as identified within the institution
- Required proficiency in awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning
- Required proficiency in managing situations in a manner which minimizes 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 push up to 50 lbs
- Ability to pull 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 crouch occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to drive standard rarely for less than 1 hour
- Ability to drive automatic rarely for less than 1 hour
- Ability to operate foot controls rarely for less than 1 hour
- Ability to feel frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to grasp fine motor frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to grasp gross hand frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to handle frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to hear occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to kneel rarely for less than 1 hour
- Ability to reach forward occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to reach overhead occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to stand frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to stoop occasionally for 1-3 hours
- Ability to talk frequently for 3-5 hours
- Ability to walk 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
- Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs
- Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support
- Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development
- Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice
- Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
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