Ambulatory LPN - Anti Coag Clinic - FT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Anticoagulation Clinic nurse is a professional who utilizes excellent communication and customer service skills in assessing, counseling, and educating patients in lifestyle modification as it relates to anticoagulation therapy. The nurse is responsible for monitoring the patient's INR and works within the confines of physician-developed order sets in formulating a plan of care for the patient. Collects statistics for performance improvement and financial tracking purposes as directed. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing Required
Demonstrates consistent use of Standard Precautions and proper body mechanics and follows OSHA guidelines (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. (Required proficiency)
Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates excellent understanding and use of the EMR (Required proficiency)
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 effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. (Required proficiency)
Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
Experience providing patient care. Preferred
Experience with cardiovascular patients. Preferred
Experience in management of oral anti-coagulant therapy. Preferred

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
Collaborates with care team to identify expected outcomes and develop a plan individualized to the patient or situations.
Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, background or beliefs.
Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned