Acute Care RN - Emergency Room - FT - Night

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care RN provides emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan who present with physical, emotional, or psychological changes in health. Care may be non-urgent, acute, critical, chronic, or emergent and may address crisis intervention, forensic, palliative, and end-of-life needs. Emergency nursing incorporates triage into the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient responses. The nurse collects and analyzes patient information, identifies problems and expected outcomes, develops and implements collaborative individualized plans of care, and evaluates progress. Professional care is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, with an emphasis on caring relationships, respect, advocacy, ethical practice, diversity and inclusion, effective communication, evidence-based services, and ongoing learning. The position also supports the orientation and development of nurses new to their roles and nursing students. This is a patient-facing, on-site, full-time position working 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. It has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Required registered nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ENPC certification required within one year of hire.
TNCC certification required within one year of hire.
Demonstrated awareness of patient and significant-other rights.
Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, with an ability to manage situations to minimize risk.
Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification preferred for Magnet.
Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) certification preferred for Magnet.

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 for an individualized plan of care.
Develop collaborative plans and strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Implement plans by coordinating care and promoting health and wellness.
Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes.
Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including building caring relationships and demonstrating acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that supports professional relationships, exchange of ideas, and ethical 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 in all areas of professional practice.
Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
Participate in and lead the evolution of nursing practice within Stormont Vail Health’s professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to provide and sustain safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible nursing services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.