Acute Care RN - Medical Specialty - All Shifts

Acute Care Nurse Position

Join our Acute Care team and gain valuable experience caring for patients across a variety of specialized inpatient units. This position offers the opportunity to work in one of the following areas at Stormont Vail Health: 6 South (Bariatric/Post-Surgical/Trauma), 5 North (Stroke/Neuro), 7 South (Post-Surgical/Wound Care/Urology), 6 North (General Medical), Spine Center (Spine/Trauma/Orthopedics), Transitional Care Unit, 7 North (Cardiac Care), Joint Center, or 4 Pavilion (Hematology/Oncology). Whether caring for patients recovering from stroke, major surgery, trauma, cardiac procedures, dialysis, chemotherapy, or other complex medical conditions, you'll gain valuable experience working with a diverse patient population and interdisciplinary care teams. This role is ideal for nurses seeking variety, professional growth, continuous learning, and the opportunity to build a strong, well-rounded acute care foundation while working alongside a collaborative, patient-centered team.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues 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)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (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)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Must have within 90 days of hire.
• RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.

Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state's nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, which is based on patient's presenting problems and projected outcomes.

Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner, while promoting the continuum of care.

Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) in meeting outcomes. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. Provides medication as directed.

Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department standards. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Compiles tests and examination results.

Evaluates the patient's progress towards achieving outcomes.

Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards of care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making.

Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Collects patient history information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.

Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses. Participates in nursing research activities.

Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.

Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.

Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices.

Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Performs other duties as assigned

Position is Patient Facing

Workspace 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.

On-Site; No Remote

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5