New Grad RN - Medical Specialty

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stormont Vail Health is hiring a new graduate registered nurse for its Acute Care team. The nurse may work in one of several specialized inpatient units, including bariatric, post-surgical, trauma, stroke/neuro, wound care, urology, general medical, spine, orthopedics, transitional care, cardiac care, joint care, or hematology/oncology. The role provides exposure to a diverse patient population and interdisciplinary care teams, and is described as an opportunity to build a well-rounded acute care foundation while developing professionally and continuing to learn. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame. Care is delivered through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Professional nursing care is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This is an on-site, patient-facing position with no supervisory or budget responsibility. The nurse provides direct care within the scope of the state nurse practice act, assesses and monitors patients, administers medications and treatments, plans and evaluates care, documents patient information, responds to emergencies, educates patients and families, collaborates with and delegates to care team members, and participates in quality improvement, clinical education, nursing research, and organizational goal development.

Requirements

Required: Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license allowing practice in Kansas is also accepted.
Demonstrated awareness 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 functions, with the ability to manage situations in ways that minimize risk.
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, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required within 90 days of hire, depending on the department.
Other RQI certifications may be required within 90 days of hire, depending on the department.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
Perform ongoing and systematic patient assessment and data collection, focusing on physiological and cognitive status.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Develop a prioritized, goal-directed plan of care based on patient problems and projected outcomes.
Implement care consistently and skillfully while promoting continuity of care.
Prioritize patient care according to essential needs and available unit resources, including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare equipment and assist providers during patient treatments, examinations, and testing.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care processes and the patient’s progress toward outcomes.
Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
Document accurately and promptly in patient and department records; maintain and review records and compile test and examination results.
Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations and use effective problem identification and resolution.
Greet and prepare patients for provider examinations, collect patient histories, and instruct patients in sample and test collection.
Triage and refer incoming telephone calls and instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment.
Participate in system-wide and departmental 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.
Participate in developing and attaining system-wide and departmental hospital goals.
Delegate tasks and duties to health care team members in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
Adhere to staffing and scheduling practices.
Seek validation of knowledge, skills, and decisions as needed, and seek guidance when questions arise.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.