Ambulatory Registered Nurse - GI Offices MSD - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team providing care to adults with gastroenterology-related health needs in an ambulatory setting. The nurse is accountable for patients during a designated time frame and provides care through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Care includes assessing patients, administering medications and vaccinations, coordinating tests and consultations, scheduling procedures, and providing education and follow-up information to patients and families, while considering their physical and emotional needs. This is a part-time, patient-facing position in the GI offices, working first shift for 28 hours per week. The role is on-site with no remote work and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Required: Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Must have Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire. BLS RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications may be required instead of or in addition to BLS, depending on the department.
Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, non-verbal, and written methods.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety practices.
Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, with an ability to manage situations to minimize risk.
Competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
One year of experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify expected outcomes and develop collaborative, individualized plans of care and strategies to achieve them.
Observe, record, and accurately report patient conditions, concerns, and results to physicians; document information using appropriate forms or electronic applications.
Triage and refer incoming telephone calls by collecting and analyzing relevant information to identify actual or potential problems and issues.
Implement care plans through coordination of care and strategies that promote health and wellness; instruct patients and families about the plan of care, test results, and ongoing care.
Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes.
Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, building caring relationships and showing acceptance and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment, support professional relationships, integrate ethics into practice, and collaborate with the nursing research team as needed.
Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
Participate in clinical education, employee orientation, student nurse teaching, and nursing research activities.
Participate in system-wide and departmental goals, committees, and quality improvement activities as required; follow staffing and scheduling guidelines.
Take responsibility for the quality of care provided and respect patients' rights, including confidentiality.
Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and communicate effectively across professional practice.
Participate in nursing practice process evolution within Stormont Vail Health's professional practice model; pursue lifelong learning and professional development.
Use appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, financially responsible, and evidence-based nursing services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.