New Grad RN - Medical Specialty
About The Position
Join Stormont Vail Health’s Acute Care team and care for patients across a variety of specialized inpatient units. The position may be in 6 South (Bariatric/Post-Surgical/Trauma), 5 North (Stroke/Neuro), 7 South (Post-Surgical/Wound Care/Urology), 6 North (General Medical), Spine Center (Spine/Trauma/Orthopedics), Transitional Care Unit, 7 North (Cardiac Care), Joint Center, or 4 Pavilion (Hematology/Oncology). Nurses care for a diverse patient population, including patients recovering from stroke, major surgery, trauma, cardiac procedures, dialysis, chemotherapy, and other complex medical conditions. The role offers variety, professional growth, continuous learning, and the opportunity to develop a broad acute care foundation within a collaborative, patient-centered team. The nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients during a designated time frame. Care is provided through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and collaboration with other health care team members. Professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. This is an on-site, patient-facing position with no remote work capability and no supervisory or budget responsibility. The role requires compliance with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to the rights of patients and significant others.
- Demonstrate awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
- Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning and manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
- Demonstrate competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and written methods.
- Perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration.
- Apply mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Nice To Haves
- Additional RQI certifications may be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
- Perform ongoing, 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 presenting problems and projected outcomes.
- Implement care skillfully and consistently while promoting continuity of care.
- Prioritize patient care based on essential needs and available unit resources, including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Prepare equipment and assist providers during treatments, examinations, and testing.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the health care process in meeting outcomes.
- Observe, document, and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
- Document in patient and department records accurately and promptly according to department standards.
- Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information; compile test and examination results; and evaluate progress toward outcomes.
- Respond efficiently to patient emergencies in accordance with established standards of care.
- Identify and resolve problems as part of sound decision-making.
- Greet patients, prepare them for provider examinations, and collect patient history information.
- Instruct patients in collecting samples and completing tests.
- Triage and refer incoming telephone calls.
- Educate patients and families about medications and treatment instructions.
- 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.
- Participate in nursing research and in developing and attaining system-wide and departmental hospital goals.
- Delegate tasks and duties to coordinate health care team members, patient care, and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.
- Follow staffing and scheduling practices.
- Seek validation of knowledge, skills, and decision-making as necessary, and seek guidance when needed.
- Comply with organizational policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
