Position 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
Cotton O'Neil WorkCare specializes in the prevention and management of occupational injury & illness and supports the promotion of wellness in employees. WorkCare partners with businesses throughout the region with a common goal of keeping their employees safe, healthy and productive. The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is to provide quality patient care by performing appropriate tests, specimen collections, immunizations and health assessments per clinic procedures and provide excellent communication to providers and business partners as appropriate.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience Qualifications
Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient 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. Ability to work collaboratively with others and promote through demonstration the effectiveness of teamwork. (Required proficiency)
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication & immunization administration and equipment calibration. (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 RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.
Must complete training for PFT, DOT, Audio and phlebotomy within 1 year of hire. Required
What you will do
Provides direct patient care and appropriately delegates tasks in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse practice act. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Administers prescribed medications and/or treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
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.
Collects specimens and performs the following: phlebotomy, point of care testing (ie-urine drug testing and glucose), n95 respirator fit-testing, breath alcohol testing, pulmonary function testing, audiometry testing and vision screenings as required.
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. Makes patient referrals when needed.
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.
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 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.
Adheres to staffing and scheduling practices.
Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
Travel Requirements
5% May be required to travel off-site to support respirator fit-testing and immunization initiatives for Stormont Vail or other clients.
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): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 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 25 lbs
Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 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: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
Working Conditions
Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: 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: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
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.
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