RN - 19494275

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position is in a 28-bed medical-surgical unit in Topeka, Kansas, specializing in post-surgical care for patients undergoing bariatric and urologic surgeries. The unit also cares for patients recovering from other surgical procedures and managing related infectious processes and gastrointestinal diseases.

The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients and families about post-surgical care and health management, and documenting care in electronic health records. The unit is supported by Patient Care Technicians, Patient Safety Monitors, and a Care Team Partner, with access to Rapid Response and Wound Therapy teams. The organization emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, patient safety, optimal outcomes, and continuous improvement.

The position offers 12-hour shifts with either 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend rotations are required every other weekend. Holiday rotation applies, with the opportunity to request one holiday off each year.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas or a multistate license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• No history of negative hits on nursing license.
• Meet immunity requirements for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella through titers or proof of vaccination.
• Provide documentation of TDaP, influenza vaccination (or an exemption request during flu season), and TB status.
• Work 12-hour shifts and every-other-weekend rotations; holiday rotation applies, with an opportunity to request one holiday off each year.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressive care or step-down units.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgical care and health management.
• Manage and document patient care using electronic health records.

What This Job Offers

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