Acute Care RN - Intermediate Care/Step-Down - FT - 7a to 3p

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking an Acute Care RN for Intermediate Care/Step-Down on first shift 7a to 3p. The role focuses on direct patient care for acutely ill adults with elevated instability risk in a high-acuity unit.

Requires BSN, KS RN license, BLS; you will refine assessment skills, coordinate care, mentor staff, and uphold safety, ethics, and patient advocacy while delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing.

Qualifications

• Requires safety awareness in patient care and rights.
• Demonstrates safety issues in care and department.
• Knowledge of legal aspects in patient care.
• Proficient in math for medication administration and equipment calibration.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data and analyzes assessment information.
• Develops a collaborative plan to achieve outcomes.
• Implements plan coordinating care to promote health.
• Evaluates progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Advocates and mentors others; participates in process evolution.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Math for meds

Education

BSN

Job description

## Acute Care RN - Intermediate Care/Step-Down - FT - 7a to 3pApplylocations: Topeka, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: req23767Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:32Job 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) PreferredSkills 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. 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)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 May be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire date.* Other RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date.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 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, 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 assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Patient FacingRemote 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 RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs* Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Walking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWorking Conditions* Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Combative Patients: 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 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: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour* Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour* Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour