Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Provide direct patient care interventions and monitor patient conditions under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assist with activities of daily living and maintain a safe environment for adult behavioral health patients.
Position Status: Part time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)
Hours per week: 12
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures.
Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that they complete; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions.
This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction.
Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position.
Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.
Licenses and Certifications
Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.
First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.
What you will do
Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
Delivers 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 PCT’s s 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 in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
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.
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.
Requires completion of a nursing program's first semester or a medical assistant/patient care technician program. Must hold an active certification (CMA, RMA, CNA, or EMT) and obtain BLS and RQI certifications within 90 days.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.
