Specialty Registered Nurse - ENT Surgery - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, seeks a Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) for ENT Surgery. This full-time, day shift role provides direct patient care across perioperative stages and includes administering high‑risk medications and occasional hospital float duties.

The position requires a BSN (preferred), KS RN license, and timely completion of BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire, with a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in KS required.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS required within 90 days of hire.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and aseptically administers medications and treatments.
• Implements care plans and prioritizes based on patient needs and resources.
• Documents patient data accurately and maintains charts per standards.
• Educates patients and families on procedures and post-care instructions.
• Takes part in perioperative care from pre‑procedure to post‑operative phases.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Specialty Registered Nurse - ENT Surgery - FT - DayApplylocations: Topeka, KS: Stormont Vail Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: req23171Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients through the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. These nurses work in ambulatory settings administering hi-risk medications and/or sedations. These nurses also float to the hospital. Perioperative nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who are undergoing a surgical procedure or procedure requiring anesthesia. Perioperative nursing incorporates the pre-procedure care, intra operative and acute post-operative care. The Perioperative nurse will use a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Perioperative nursing can range from routine, elective procedures to highly complex procedures to trauma. Perioperative nurses have adapted nursing process to include strict adherence to the surgical safety checklists, sterility, surgical counts and post-operative airway, pain and nausea management. Perioperative nurses will educate patients about post-operative care management and provide same day discharge instructions. 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. Education Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) PreferredExperience Qualifications* Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred* Experience in an operating room. 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 Required* Basic Life Support - BLS RQI or other certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 90 days of hire.* Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required within 90 days of hire.What you will do* Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Administers prescribed medications, infusions, and/or treatments in accordance with nursing standards.* Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent manner, while promoting the continuum of care.* Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, which is based on patient’s presenting problems and projected outcomes.* Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Prepares equipment and aids provider during treatment, examination and testing of patients.* Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) in meeting outcomes. Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to provider. Provides medication as directed.* Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to department standards. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Compiles tests and examination results.* Evaluates the patient’s progress towards achieving outcomes.* Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards of care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making.* Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Collects patient history information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests. Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.* Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development.* Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses. Participates in nursing research activities.* Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals.* Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.* Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.* As requested this position will float to the hospital to perform Registered Nurse duties. Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices.* Adheres to Universal Protocol and completes surgical safety checklists. Completes pre operative care and tasks according to the pre procedure orders and safety protocols. Utilizes Aldrete Score. Educates on post procedure discharge instructions.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): 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: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs* Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* 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 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 hourStormont 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.