Ambulatory RN or Ambulatory LPN - Diabetes & Endocrinology Center - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory LPN collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide professional nursing care for 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, consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and values. This is a patient-facing, on-site, full-time position in the Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, working a first (day) shift, 40 hours per week. The position has no supervisory or budget responsibility. The role involves gathering patient information, collaborating on individualized care plans, coordinating and implementing care, and supporting health and wellness. The nurse promotes infection prevention, advocates for patients, communicates effectively, contributes to respectful and inclusive professional relationships, and supports colleagues and students. The position also emphasizes evidence-based, safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing practice, continuing learning, and participation in the development of nursing practice. The posting also includes an Ambulatory RN title option, but the detailed job information and required license provided are for an Ambulatory LPN.

Requirements

Kansas State Board of Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse license; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and compliance with its statutes and regulations.
Consistent use of Standard Precautions, proper body mechanics, and OSHA guidelines.
Understanding and respect for patients' rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Excellent understanding and use of the electronic medical record (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 settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinic setting.
Experience providing patient care.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent data and information about the patient, situation, or setting.
Collaborate with the care team to identify expected outcomes and develop an individualized plan of care.
Coordinate and implement the plan of care and use strategies to promote health and wellness.
Promote infection prevention through the use of standard precautions.
Provide 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 and supports effective professional relationships; integrate ethics into 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 across all areas of professional practice.
Mentor nurses new to their role and support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
Participate in and lead nursing-practice process evolution within the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judicious.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.