Acute Care RN - 6 North Medical Surgical - All Shifts

About the role

This position is for a Medical/Surgical nurse at Stormont Vail Health. The role involves providing care to patients across various medical specialties and settings. The position is full-time with variable 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Registered Nurse (RN) - KSBN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred skills and abilities as outlined in the qualifications section.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process and its application to patient care.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
• Mathematical skills necessary for medication administration and equipment calibration.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
• Ability to manage situations to minimize risk to the patient and the institution.
• Competency in psychomotor skills relevant to nursing practice.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Adaptability to diverse patient populations and settings.

Benefits

Stormont Vail Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is variable 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally.
• Carrying: Occasionally.
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely.
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally.
• Crouching: Occasionally.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently.
• Feeling: Frequently.
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently.
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently.
• Handling: Frequently.
• Hearing: Occasionally.
• Kneeling: Rarely.
• Lifting: Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling: Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing: Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally.
• Sitting: Occasionally.
• Standing: Frequently.
• Stooping: Occasionally.
• Talking: Frequently.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Burn: Rarely.
• Chemical: Rarely.
• Combative Patients: Occasionally.
• Dusts: Rarely.
• Electrical: Rarely.
• Explosive: Rarely.
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely.
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally.
• Mechanical: Rarely.
• Needle Stick: Frequently.
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently.
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely.
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely.
• Radiant Energy: Rarely.
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally.
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally.
• Hazards (other): Rarely.
• Vibration: Rarely.
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely.

Remote Work Guidelines

The position requires a workspace that is quiet and distraction-free, allowing for compliance with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed is required. Dedication to full attention to job duties and communication with others during working hours is essential. Adherence to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor is mandatory. Compliance with Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and annual review of the Remote Work Agreement is required.

Scope

The position is not remote.

No Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility is required for this position.

No Budget Responsibility

No budgetary responsibilities are associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stormont Vail Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, promotions, training, and other programs and activities.