Acute Care RN - (Flint Hills) - Medical Nursing - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day 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. Medical/Surgical at Flint Hills campus also encompasses the Pediatric department. This is 3 rooms where we care for individuals 10 days- 12 years which allows the floor to care for patients across the life span. Pediatric Med Surg nurses have a broad knowledge of general pediatric nursing care as well as adult management. This role allows for a wide range of versatility in both pediatric, neonatal and adult clinical practice. These nurses have adapted nursing process to include components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human responses when caring for patients.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience providing patient care. Preferred
• Experience in a hospital setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strive to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, utilizing appropriate reporting structures. Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers and employees. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire. - BLS 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 in collaboration with the registered nurse for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develops a collaborative plan with the registered nurse encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluates progress in collaboration with the registered nurse 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-base