Acute Care RN - IV Therapy - FT - Night

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

IV Therapy Registered Nurses deliver care to all patient populations in all care settings where infusion therapies are administered and vascular access devices are inserted and managed. The IV therapy RN serves as an expert resource in vascular device selection, insertion, maintenance, and monitoring, with a focus on preventing and treating complications when indicated. The position provides professional nursing care through assessment, individualized care planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Care is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and emphasizes respectful relationships, patient advocacy, ethical practice, effective communication, diversity, equity and inclusion, evidence-based services, and collaboration. The RN also mentors nurses new to their roles, supports students, and participates in the evolution of nursing practice. This is a full-time, on-site, patient-facing position with a 12-hour night shift schedule and 36 hours per week. It has no supervisory or budget responsibilities.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license with authority to practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Demonstrated competency in venous access device insertion, management, and infection-control practices related to vascular access.
Awareness of patient and significant-other rights.
Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, with ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Awareness and application of institutional safety practices, including organizational standards for preventing and reducing bloodstream infections in central venous access devices.
Basic Life Support (BLS); may be required within 90 days of hire depending on the department.
Other RQIs may be required within 90 days of hire depending on the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience with IV insertions and IV management preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent patient, situation, and setting data and information.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems and issues.
Identify expected outcomes and develop collaborative, individualized care plans.
Implement care plans by coordinating care and promoting health and wellness.
Evaluate progress toward goals and expected outcomes.
Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including caring relationships, uninterrupted moments with patients, unconditional acceptance, and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports the exchange of ideas and effective professional relationships; integrate ethics into practice.
Advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Communicate effectively across all areas of professional practice.
Mentor nurses new to their roles to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional well-being.
Support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
Participate in and lead nursing-practice process evolution within the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judicious.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.