Registered Nurse Acute Care

IV Therapy Registered NursePosition Status: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)Hours per week: 36A Brief Overview IV Therapy Registered Nurses deliver care to all patient populations in all care settings where infusion therapies are administered and where vascular access devices are inserted and managed. The IV therapy RN serves as an expert resource in vascular device selection, insertion, maintenance and monitoring with a focus on complication prevention and treatment when indicated.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) PreferredExperience QualificationsExperience with IV insertions and IV management. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)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. (Required proficiency)Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)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. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. Follows organizational standards and practices established to prevent and reduce blood stream infections in Central Venous Access Devices. (Required proficiency)Demonstrates competency in venous access device insertion, management, and infection control practices related to vascular access. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. RequiredBasic Life Support - BLS May be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire date.Other RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date.What you will doCollects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.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 and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.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.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.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.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.Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 HoursCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hourPulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWorking ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Frequently 3-5 HoursNoise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 HoursOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour