Acute Care RN; Flint Hills - Emergency Room

Position Details

Position Status:
Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 36

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Preferred:
Additional qualifications may be considered.

• Awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient and significant other.
• Application of safety issues within the institution.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning.
• Risk minimization to patient and institution.
• Demonstrated competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Registered Nurse – Kansas Board of Nursing (KSBN) or multistate license accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• RQI, CPR, or ACLS certificates may be required depending on department.

• Collect pertinent data and information related to the patient, situation, or setting.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for a patient or situation‑specific plan.
• Develop a collaborative plan with strategies to achieve outcomes.
• Implement identified plan through coordination of care and promotion of health and wellness.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, creating caring relationships, providing uninterrupted moments, and showing unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a respectful environment encouraging idea exchange, effective professional relationships, and integrated ethics.
• Advocate in all roles and settings; practice diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Communicate effectively across all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor new nurses for successful orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Support student learning and professional growth.
• Commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self‑reflection, and inquiry.
• Participate and lead practice evolution within the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Utilize appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence‑based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Comply with all organizational policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Climbing (ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Climbing (stairs):
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Crouching:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Driving (automatic & standard):
  Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Feeling:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Grasping (fine motor):
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Grasping (gross hand):
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Handling:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Hearing:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Kneeling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs):
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Operate Foot Controls:
  Rarely less than 1 hour.
• Pulling (up to 50 lbs):
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Pushing (up to 50 lbs):
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Reaching (forward & overhead, up to 25 lbs):
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Sitting:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Standing:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Stooping:
  Occasionally 1‑3 hours.
• Talking:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Walking:
  Frequently 3‑5 hours.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Burn, Chemical, Combative Patients, Dusts, Electrical, Explosive, Extreme Temperatures, Infectious Diseases, Mechanical, Needle stick, Noise/Sounds, Poor Ventilation, Radiant Energy, Hazards, Vibration, Wet/Humid. Exposure frequencies vary (see list above).

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.