Ambulatory RN or LPN - Infectious Disease - FT - Day

Schedule :

Full time - 36 hours / week or greater

Shift :

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule :

M-F, 8-4 : 30 pm

Job Information

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

Infectious Disease nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals who suffer from a wide variety of chronic and infectious diseases.

Infectious Disease Nurses provide episodic and chronic nursing care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting to include assessing patients, refilling medications per standing orders, evaluating the patient's understanding of their medication regime, and providing education and advocacy to patients and their families.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

Experience in a clinic setting. 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 RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.

Must have within 90 days of hire.

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.
• Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Promotes infection prevention through use of standard precautions.
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
• 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) : 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 : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing : Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 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 : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking : Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking : Occasionally 1-3 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.