Ambulatory Registered Nurse - GI Offices MSD - FT - Day
About The Position
The Ambulatory Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team responsible for the overall care of adults with gastroenterology-related health needs in an ambulatory setting. The nurse is accountable for patients during a designated period and provides care through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and collaboration with other health care team members. Care includes assessing patients, administering medications and vaccinations, coordinating tests and further consultations, scheduling procedures, and providing education and follow-up information to patients and families. Care is provided with consideration for patients’ physical and emotional needs. The role is patient-facing, on-site, and has no supervisory or budget responsibility. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license authorizing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must be obtained within 90 days of hire. RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications may be required in place of or in addition to BLS depending on the department.
- Awareness of patient and significant-other rights, institutional safety issues, and legal issues related to patient care and departmental functions.
- Ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to comply with patient privacy and security requirements.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a clinic setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop collaborative, individualized plans of care and identify expected patient outcomes and strategies to achieve them.
- Observe, document, and accurately report patients’ conditions, concerns, and results to physicians using appropriate forms or electronic applications.
- Triage incoming telephone calls by gathering relevant information, analyzing the situation, and identifying actual or potential problems and issues.
- Coordinate care and implement plans that promote health and wellness.
- Instruct patients and families about the plan of care, test results, and ongoing care.
- Evaluate progress toward patient goals and outcomes.
- Mentor nurses who are new to their roles and support nursing students in developing their knowledge and skills.
- Provide professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including building caring relationships and showing acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment, exchange of ideas, effective professional relationships, and ethical practice.
- Collaborate with the nursing research team as needed and participate in nursing research activities.
- Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles; respect others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs; and advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
- Participate in clinical education, employee orientation, student nurse teaching, system and department goals, committees, and quality improvement activities as required.
- Follow employee staffing and scheduling guidelines and take responsibility for the quality of care provided.
- Respect patients’ rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
- Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
- Communicate effectively across all areas of professional practice and participate in the evolution of nursing practice.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
- Use appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, evidence-based, and financially responsible nursing services.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
