RN - 19494276

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

3d

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position is in a 28-bed unit caring for post-surgical patients, including patients who have undergone bariatric reduction and urologic or nephrology procedures. The unit also treats infectious processes requiring surgical intervention, including cellulitis, abscesses, wounds, ulcers, and osteomyelitis, as well as gastrointestinal conditions such as small bowel obstruction and diverticulitis. Common procedures include cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and amputations.

The nurse delivers high-quality patient care through clinical expertise and collaborative teamwork, performs patient assessments and documents care according to established protocols, and participates in critical thinking, safety, and continuous improvement. The nurse collaborates with nurses, patient care technicians, and specialty teams. Staffing ratios are typically 1:6, with support from Patient Care Techs, Patient Safety Monitors, Charge Nurses, and Nurse Managers. Floating to other post-surgical and medical-surgical inpatient floors may be required.

The position offers 12-hour shifts with options for guaranteed 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend rotation is every other weekend. Employees may request one holiday off, subject to the holiday RTO policy. Required immunization and health documentation includes proof of immunity for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, and seasonal influenza, along with TB documentation. Visible tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate; piercings must maintain a professional appearance.

Requirements

• ADN or BSN required.
• At least 1 year of Medical Surgical experience required.
• Active Kansas or multistate RN license required; no infractions allowed.
• AHA BLS certification required at the time of submission.
• Proof of immunity status for Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, and seasonal influenza is required.
• TB documentation is required.
• Visible tattoos must not be offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate, and piercings must maintain a professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressive care or step-down units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care through clinical expertise and collaborative teamwork.
• Use critical thinking and actively participate in the organization’s culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform patient assessments and chart and document care in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, patient care technicians, and specialty teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree