Ambulatory Registered Nurse - GI Offices MSD - PT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team responsible for the overall care of adults presenting to an ambulatory setting with gastroenterology-associated health needs. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for patients over a designated time frame, using the nursing process, therapeutic relationships, the care environment and instrumentation, and collaboration with other health care team members. Care includes assessment, medication and vaccination administration, coordination of tests and consultations, procedure scheduling, and education and follow-up information for patients and families, with attention to patients’ physical and emotional needs. The nurse develops and implements individualized collaborative care plans, monitors and documents patients’ conditions and results, triages calls, coordinates care, and evaluates progress toward desired outcomes. The role also includes mentoring and teaching, participation in research, clinical education and quality improvement, and contributing to department and system goals. Professional practice is guided by patient advocacy, ethics, diversity, equity and inclusion, evidence-based care, patient confidentiality, and the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act. This is a part-time, patient-facing, on-site position with no supervisory or budget responsibilities. The position requires adherence to Stormont Vail Health policies, training, staffing and scheduling guidelines, and other assigned duties. No travel is required.

Requirements

Registered Nurse licensure through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Basic Life Support (BLS); RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications may be required instead of or in addition to BLS, depending on the department. Must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Ability to demonstrate 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 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 probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry concepts.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop individualized collaborative care plans with expected outcomes and strategies to achieve them.
Observe, record, and accurately report patients’ conditions, concerns, and results to physicians.
Document information using appropriate forms and electronic applications.
Triage and refer incoming telephone calls by gathering and analyzing relevant patient and situational information.
Coordinate care and implement plans that promote health and wellness.
Instruct patients and families on care plans, test results, and ongoing care.
Evaluate progress toward patient goals and outcomes.
Mentor nurses new to their roles and support students’ learning and development.
Provide professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, creating caring relationships and treating patients with acceptance and respect.
Promote respectful professional relationships, exchange of ideas, and ethical practice.
Collaborate with the nursing research team as needed to support continuity of patient care.
Practice diversity, equity, and inclusion by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
Participate in clinical education, new employee orientation, and teaching student nurses.
Participate in nursing research, system and department goal development, committees, and quality improvement activities as required.
Follow employee staffing and scheduling guidelines and take responsibility for the quality of care provided.
Protect patient rights, including confidentiality of patient information.
Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice and participate in evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
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; perform other duties as assigned.