Acute Care RN - Esterostomal Therapy - PT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Enterostomal Therapy (ET) Registered Nurses care for patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical, and/or trauma diagnoses. ET RN's may provide services in one or more areas to patients across the lifespan from newborns to the elderly. ET RN's play a pivotal role in providing optimal care to individuals with wound, ostomy, and/or continence needs. These patients may be found in any level of care within the hospital setting including the Emergency Department, Critical Care Units, Operating Room, and Medical-Surgical Units. ET RN's function primarily as clinicians, but also serve as educators to both patients and their peer nurses.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred
2 years Professional nursing experience in an acute patient care setting.
Required Experience in Wound/Ostomy/Incontinence management and education.
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 care and decision making for this designated patient population, and selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates self-directed learning by attending in-services to evaluate new products from appropriate vendors, current trends, and research. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility for own professional practice. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. Possesses sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by Kansas Nurse Practice Act and Federal regulations. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, utilizing appropriate reporting structures. Excellent customer service skills and outgoing pleasant demeanor. (Required proficiency)
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification in related field (e.g., WOCN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN, CWON, WCC, CWS, CWCA, WTA) Preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned