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Topeka, Kansas, United States
Onsite
Position Status:
Part timeShift:
12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)Hours per week:
12Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Behavioral Health 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. Psychiatric nursing is care of acute and chronic illnesses in nature and occurs in a variety of care settings. Psychiatric nursing encompasses care of various psychiatric illnesses at varies stages in the acute setting helping prepare the patient and family for safe discharge and therapeutic continuum of care. It includes the care of patients greater than the age of and multiple psychiatric conditions. Psychiatric nurses have adapted nursing process to include components of de-escalation skills, maintaining safety, assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of human responses when caring for patients.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.