Acute Care RN - Transitional Care Unit - Post Acute Care Transition Unit - All Shifts

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Transitional Care Unit in Topeka, KS. This full-time role provides inpatient care for patients ready for discharge, requiring collaboration with the care team and adherence to the KSBN RN scope of practice.

The position requires a BSN, strong communication and safety skills, and the ability to handle complex discharge needs in a fast-paced acute care setting. Stormont Vail offers professional growth and a committed care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Registered Nurse licensure in KS or multistate licensure acceptable.
• Knowledge of safety and legal aspects in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and information relevant to the patient and setting.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify problems and plan care.
• Develops and implements a collaborative care plan to meet patient outcomes.
• Delivers professional nursing care guided by nursing theory and standards.
• Promotes ethical practice and a respectful environment for patients and staff.
• Mentors and supports students and new nurses in enculturation and skill development.
• Engages in lifelong learning and participates in process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Psychomotor skills

Math for meds

Team collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Position Status: Full time Shift: Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 36 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The Transitional Care Unit provides care for a population of inpatients who are medically ready for discharge to a lower-level of care but are unable to be discharged due to complex discharge needs. The Registered Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit works in collaboration with other members of the care team to provide patient care in the acute care setting within the Kansas Board of Nursing RN scope of practice.

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. 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 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 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): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• 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
• Working Conditions Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Working Conditions Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Working Conditions Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Working Conditions Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Working Conditions Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Working Conditions Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Working Conditions Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Working Conditions Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

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.

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.