Acute Care LPN - All Shifts

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care under the direct supervision of an RN. The RN care manager validates the LPN’s work, guided by nursing theory and shared governance.

This non-exempt role requires collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a strong commitment to safe patient care in Kansas. The LPN will support the care team, ensure compliance with regulations, and participate in continuous learning while maintaining high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse license in Kansas (KSBN)
• Knowledge of Kansas Nurse Practice Act and related regulations
• Experience delivering patient care under supervision
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff

Responsibilities

• Collects data and analyzes assessment information to identify problems.
• Collaborates with RN to set patient outcomes and plan.
• Develops and implements a collaborative care plan with RN.
• Coordinates care to achieve health outcomes and promote wellness.
• Evaluates progress with RN toward established goals.
• Delivers professional nursing care guided by established nursing theories and ethics.

Skills

Legal awareness

KS Nurse Practice Act

Delegation

Communication

Mentoring

Professional development

Diversity & Inclusion

Clinical patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN

Job description

Position Status: Shift: Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

As identified in the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act & Joint Commission regulations, provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The RN care manager validates the work of the LPN. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Experience Qualifications

Experience providing patient care.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strive to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education to meet own professional development. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, utilizing appropriate reporting structures. Formulates positive working relationships with all health care customers and employees. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted.

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 in collaboration with the registered nurse for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develops a collaborative plan with the registered nurse encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluates progress in collaboration with the registered nurse toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Delivers 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.
• Promotes 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.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation competence, and emotional support.
• Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
• 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 Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

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): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (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: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Overview

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.