Acute Care RN (Flint Hills) - Emergency Room - FT - Day

A Brief Overview Emergency nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals across the life span who present with physical, emotional, or psychological alterations of health. Emergency nursing care is episodic, primary, and typically emergent or acute, but it also may be chronic in nature and occurs in a variety of care settings. Emergency nursing encompasses care that ranges from non-urgent to critical, addressing crisis intervention, forensic, palliative, and end-of-life issues. It includes the care of patients of all ages and health conditions. Emergency nurses have adapted nursing process to include triage as a component of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human responses when caring for patients. 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) 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 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:

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

Hours Working 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 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account