Acute Care RN; Flint Hills - Medical Nursing - PT - Night

Position Status:
Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)
Hours per week: 24
Job Information Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Medical/Surgical nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who present with physical, emotional, or psychological alterations of health. Medical/Surgical nursing is care of acute and chronic illnesses in nature and occurs in a variety of care settings. Medical/Surgical nursing encompasses care that ranges from cardiac, oncology, stroke, joint, spine, post-surgical, palliative, psychiatric and end-of-life issues.

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science:
  Nursing (BSN)

• 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. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (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. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

• Registered Nurse - KSBN (A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted)
• Basic Life Support - BLS (RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire)

• Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develop a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implement identified plan through coordination of care and employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practice Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor nurses new to their role to ensure successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Support students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution of 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 policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.