Ambulatory RN or Ambulatory LPN - Pediatricare General - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Care nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who present with physical, emotional, or psychological alterations of health. Primary Care nurses provide episodic and chronic nursing care to patients of all ages and all health conditions in a variety of ambulatory settings—rural, urban, and virtual. Primary Care nurses have adapted nursing process to include components of triage/assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human responses when caring for patients.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted.
• Basic Life Support - BLS RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
• Experience working with infants, children and adolescents. Preferred
• Pediatric Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider - Magnet - CPHON - Magnet Required only for staff administering chemotherpay
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required only for staff providing sedation assistance
• Certified Pediatric Nurse - PNCB - Magnet Preferred
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization - PEARS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.
• Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level