Ambulatory LPN - Infectious Disease - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision. Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. This is a patient-facing, on-site part-time position working 20 hours per week on the first (day) shift. The role has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

Experience in a clinic setting is preferred.
Experience providing patient care is preferred.
Demonstrated use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and compliance with its statutes and regulations.
Ability to understand and respect patients' rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrated understanding and use of the EMR.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting.
Experience providing patient care.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
Collaborate with the care team to identify expected outcomes and develop an individualized plan of care.
Implement the plan through coordination of care and strategies that promote health and wellness.
Promote infection prevention through the use of standard precautions.
Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, including creating caring relationships, making time for uninterrupted moments with patients, and showing unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports effective 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 to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional well-being; support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Participate in and lead the evolution of nursing practice within Stormont Vail Health's professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.