Acute Care RN - Post Surgical Specialties - All Shifts

Position Status

Full time

Shift

Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

36

Job Information

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Medical / Surgical nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who present with physical, emotional, or psychological alterations of health. Medical / Surgical nursing is care of acute and chronic illnesses in nature and occurs in a variety of care settings. Medical / Surgical nursing encompasses care that ranges from cardiac, oncology, stroke, joint, spine, post-surgical, palliative, psychiatric and end-of-life issues. It includes the care of patients greater than age 12 and all health conditions. Medical / Surgical nurses have adapted nursing process to include components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human responses when caring for patients.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree 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.

What you will do

Collects 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 Jobs

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

Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

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.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility

No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Climbing (Stairs) : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crawling : Rarely less than 1 hour

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 : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Kneeling : Rarely less than 1 hour

Lifting : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Operate Foot Controls : Rarely less than 1 hour

Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

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 : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stooping : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Talking : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Walking : Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

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 Hours

Other Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and / or Gases : Rarely less than 1 hour

Radiant Energy : Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs : Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Hazards (other) : Rarely less than 1 hour

Vibration : Rarely less than 1 hour

Wet and / or Humid : Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications : race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.