Acute Care RN - NICU - PRN
About The Position
The Neonatal Intensive Care Department is a Level III, 31-bed unit located on the second floor of the south tower. It provides 24-hour care to high-risk neonates and their families. Using primary nursing care and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, staff provide individualized, hands-on care that addresses infants’ physical, emotional, and developmental needs, as well as emotional support and education for families. The RN demonstrates teamwork, critical thinking, and effective communication to ensure safe, efficient, and quality patient care. The RN delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates care, and evaluates patient progress. The role promotes respectful professional relationships, advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion; supports nurses new to their roles and students; and pursues lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. The position is patient-facing, on-site, and has no supervisory or budget responsibility.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
- Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
- Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, and ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect pertinent data and information about the patient, situation, or setting.
- Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems and issues.
- Identify expected outcomes and develop individualized, collaborative plans to achieve them.
- Implement the plan of care by coordinating care and using strategies that promote 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, and unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
- Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
- Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
- Participate in and lead nursing practice in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible nursing services.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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