Ambulatory Registered Nurse - Wound Care Center General - PRN

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Registered Nurse in the Wound Care Center assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides professional care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the care environment and instrumentation, and collaboration with other health care team members. Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.

This patient-facing, on-site role provides wound-care case management and direct nursing care, including assessment, care planning, medication and treatment administration, documentation, patient and family instruction, and coordination of care. The nurse contributes to quality improvement, education, research, and department and system goals. The position has no supervisory or budget responsibility. It is PRN, with 0 hours per week listed, and is non-exempt.

Requirements

• Required registered nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license with authorization to practice in Kansas is accepted.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire. RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS, depending on department.
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
• Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and department operations, with efforts to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
• Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration and apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
• Comply with applicable institutional policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year of experience in a clinic setting preferred.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (WOCNCB) preferred for Magnet.
• Certified Wound Care Associate (AAWM) preferred for Magnet.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for assigned patients, including assessments according to wound care clinical practice guidelines and department policies and procedures; complete related documentation, review appropriate I-Heal reports, and advocate for patients.
• Develop a prioritized, goal-directed plan of care based on patients' presenting problems and projected outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care within the state nurse practice act, perform ongoing and systematic assessments, and administer prescribed medications, infusions, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Prioritize patient care according to essential patient needs and available resources, and prepare equipment and assist providers during treatment, examinations, and testing.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care process and patient progress toward outcomes; observe, document, and report patient conditions and responses to medications and treatments to providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and concise patient and department records; review records and other pertinent information and compile test and examination results.
• Respond effectively to emergency patient situations, following established standards of care and using sound problem identification and resolution.
• Greet patients and prepare them for provider examinations; collect patient histories; instruct patients in sample and test collection; triage and refer incoming telephone calls; and provide medication and treatment instructions to patients and families.
• Participate in system-wide and department patient-care quality improvement activities and standards development.
• Participate in clinical education, including orienting new employees and teaching student nurses, and take part in nursing research activities.
• Contribute to the development and attainment of system-wide and department goals.
• Delegate tasks and duties in coordination of the health care team, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
• Adhere to staffing and scheduling practices and seek validation or guidance when needed.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed