Provide episodic and chronic nursing care to patients with infectious diseases in ambulatory and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include assessing patients, managing medication refills, and providing education and advocacy to patients and their families.
Requirements summary
Requires a Registered Nurse license (KSBN or multistate) and BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and experience in a clinic setting are preferred.
Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Infectious Disease nursing is a specialty within the nursing profession that encompasses the care of individuals who suffer from a wide variety of chronic and infectious diseases. Infectious Disease Nurses provide episodic and chronic nursing care to patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting to include assessing patients, refilling medications per standing orders, evaluating the patient's understanding of their medication regime, and providing education and advocacy to patients and their families. Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree 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/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 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. 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. Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation. Promotes infection prevention through use of standard precautions. Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness. Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously. 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 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:
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
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. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.
Nursing
nursingcareers@stormontvail.org
Allied
Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start?
Reach out to our
Career
Counselor,
Morgan
Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.