Ambulatory LPN - 823 Primary Care - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Mulvane, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame, providing care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. 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. The position provides direct patient care within the scope of the state nurse practice act, including ongoing assessment, medication and treatment administration, care planning, implementation and evaluation, documentation, patient education, and coordination with providers and the health care team. This is an on-site, patient-facing, full-time, first-shift role with 40 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.
Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire. BLS RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on the department.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
Awareness and application of institutional safety requirements and legal issues in patient care and departmental operations; ability to manage situations to minimize risk.
Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
Effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and to apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the scope of the state nurse practice act, including systematic assessment and data collection.
Administer prescribed medications, infusions, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Formulate prioritized, goal-directed plans of care based on patients' presenting problems and projected outcomes; implement and evaluate care and patient progress.
Establish priorities based on patient needs and available unit resources, and promote continuity of care.
Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatments, examinations, and testing.
Observe, record, and report patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers; provide medications as directed.
Document accurately, concisely, and promptly in patient and department records; maintain and review records and compile test and examination results.
Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations and use effective problem identification and resolution.
Greet patients and prepare them for provider examinations; collect patient histories; instruct patients in sample and test collection; triage and refer incoming telephone calls; and educate patients and families about medications and treatment instructions.
Participate in patient-care quality improvement activities and standards development.
Participate in clinical education, including orienting new employees and teaching student nurses, and take part in nursing research activities.
Participate in developing and attaining system-wide and department goals.
Delegate tasks and duties in coordinating health care team members, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
Adhere to staffing and scheduling practices and seek guidance or validation when needed.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.