Ambulatory LPN - Infectious Disease - PT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care under supervision for clinic patients. Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, which align 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse credential through KSBN; a multistate license that allows practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrate consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics, and follow OSHA guidelines.
Demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and its statutes and regulations.
Understand and respect patients' rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Demonstrate excellent understanding and use of the EMR.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

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 a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
Implement the identified plan through coordination of care and use strategies to 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, taking uninterrupted moments with patients, and showing unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
Apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentor nurses new to their role to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
Support students in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Participate in and lead nursing practice in the evolution of processes 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 all Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.