Acute Care RN - Intermediate Care - FT - Night
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Location: Topeka, KS
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: req17623
Schedule:
Full time - 36 hours/week or greater
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)
Weekly Work Schedule:
Night Shift
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Intermediate Care nurses provide direct care or influence care for acutely ill adult patients who are moderately stable with an elevated risk for instability. These patients require a high intensity of care and vigilance. Intermediate Care nurses practice in settings where patients require complex assessment and interventions. These nurses are required to refine their assessment skills supported by invasive/non-invasive technology.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
- Basic Life Support - BLS Must have within 90 days of hire.
- RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department.
What you will do
- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
- Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.
- Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
- Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
- Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment.
- Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work.
- Mentors nurses new to their role.
- Commits to lifelong learning.
- Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Capability
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees.
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