Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - FT - Night

Stormont-Vail HealthCare•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The posting is titled Patient Safety Monitor - Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety - FT - Night. However, the position overview describes an Oncology RN responsible for coordinating patient care. The nurse assesses information provided by patients in person or by phone, communicates with providers and obtains orders when needed, triages symptoms, and provides recommendations from the provider. Responsibilities described also include administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy, performing oncology and laboratory assessments to determine treatment eligibility, and collaborating closely with providers to support patient care. The role delivers professional nursing care through patient assessment, collaborative care planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized outcomes. It emphasizes infection prevention, patient advocacy, respectful relationships, diversity, equity and inclusion, professional communication, mentorship, lifelong learning, and evidence-based nursing services. The posting identifies the position as patient-facing, on-site, with no remote scope, supervisory responsibility, or budget responsibility. It specifies a 12-hour night shift and 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
One year of acute care experience is preferred.
Registered Nurse license through KSBN is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) RQI is required within 90 days of hire; other certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on the department.
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate from ONS must be obtained within 90 days of hire and before administering chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
Required proficiency in awareness of patient and significant-other rights, institutional safety issues, legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, risk minimization, and selected psychomotor skills.
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and written methods.
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 probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Provide dedicated attention to job duties and communication during working hours, follow agreed break and attendance schedules, and comply with remote-worker security and privacy requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One year of acute care experience.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification through ONCC-Magnet.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent data and information about the patient, situation, or setting.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems and issues.
Develop collaborative plans and identify individualized expected outcomes.
Implement care plans by coordinating care and promoting health and wellness.
Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing changes and wound care, hand hygiene, and cleanliness.
Evaluate progress toward goals and expected outcomes.
Coordinate patient care, assess information received from patients in person or by phone, communicate with providers, and obtain orders as needed.
Triage patients with symptoms and provide recommendations from the provider.
Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments; perform oncology and laboratory assessments to determine whether patients meet treatment criteria.
Collaborate closely with providers to support patient care.
Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including caring relationships, uninterrupted moments with patients, acceptance, and respect.
Promote a mutually respectful environment, support professional relationships, and integrate ethics into practice.
Advocate for patients in all roles and settings and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in daily work.
Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentor nurses who are new to their roles and support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
Participate in and lead nursing practice process evolution within the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Use appropriate resources to plan and provide safe, effective, financially responsible, and evidence-based nursing services.
Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements; perform other duties as assigned.