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

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Safety Monitor role is listed under Virtual Nursing and Patient Safety and is full time on a 12-hour night shift, with 36 hours per week. The posting describes oncology nursing work, including coordinating patient care; assessing information received from patients by phone or in person; communicating with providers and obtaining orders when needed; triaging symptoms and providing provider-based recommendations; and administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The nurse conducts oncology and laboratory assessments to determine whether patients meet treatment criteria and collaborates closely with providers to support patient care.

The role includes collecting and analyzing patient and situation data, identifying actual or potential problems, developing individualized collaborative plans and expected outcomes, coordinating and implementing care, and evaluating progress. Nursing practice is guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and includes infection prevention, advocacy, effective communication, respect for diversity and inclusion, mentorship of nurses new to their roles, support for students, lifelong learning, and use of evidence-based resources. The position is patient-facing, onsite, and has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license through KSBN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS); must be obtained within 90 days of hire. RQI or 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.
• Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant-other rights.
• Awareness and application of institutional safety issues.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, and ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
• Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and assess information received from patients by phone or in person.
• Communicate patient information to providers and obtain orders when needed.
• Triage patients with symptoms and provide recommendations from the provider.
• Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.
• Conduct oncology and laboratory assessments to determine whether patients meet treatment criteria.
• Collect relevant patient, situation, and setting data; analyze it to identify actual or potential problems and issues.
• Develop collaborative, individualized care plans and identify expected outcomes.
• Implement plans through coordination of care and strategies that promote health and wellness.
• Promote infection prevention through standard precautions, proper dressing-change and wound-care procedures, hand hygiene, and cleanliness of patient rooms and departments.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, including caring relationships, uninterrupted moments with patients, and unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment, support professional relationships, and integrate ethics into practice.
• Advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
• Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor nurses 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 provide safe, effective, financially responsible, judicious, evidence-based nursing services.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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