jobs in East Topeka, KS

Nursing Jobs in East Topeka, KS

LPN Urology

University of Kansas Health System Topeka, KS

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Urology Clinic License Practical Nurse (LPN) in Topeka, Kansas. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to Know Your Team: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse collects data and provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and the policies and procedures of SFHC. The LPN reports to the Clinic Manager or designee. Qualifications Job Requirements: Graduate of accredited School of Nursing Current License as LPN in the State of Kansas BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Preferred Job Requi rements: Previous related experience

Part-time

2 months ago

Rapid Response RN - Acute Care Services Administration - Less than PT - Night

Stormont-Vail HealthCare Topeka, KS

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 The Rapid Response nurse is a critical care trained professional that responds to the bedside and offers advanced assessment skills, coaching and mentoring during rapid patient deterioration. The nurse is capable of instituting S.T.A.T. standing orders based on patient condition, facilitates communication between team members (physicians/providers), and assists with transfer to higher level of care as necessary. Must have strong critical thinking and assessment skills, refined communication skills and the ability to practice with a great deal of autonomy. Education Qualifications Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required Experience Qualifications 3 years Recent clinical experience as a RN in Adult Critical Care or Emergency Department. Required Skills and Abilities Trauma Nursing Core Course--Completion within 90 days of hire. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse - KSBN Required Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) - AACN - Magnet Or other relevant certifications. Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - ACLS Required within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required within 1 year of hire. What you will do The Rapid Response Nurse is a highly-skilled licensed practitioner trained to respond and support bedside nurses and practitioners when urgent and emergent situations arise. The Rapid Response Nurse is a resource who exercises independent nursing judgment in managing the care of patients with complex health problems, as well as staff nurses throughout the organization in managing urgent and emergent situations. The Rapid Response nurse serves in a roving role addressing multiple needs and situations as they arise through the shift, but may be required to assume patient care assignments in the critical care units. Workflows are based on urgent patient care needs, however, the rapid response nurses will also have assigned tasks to complete such as projects, staff education, performance improvement data collection, etc. A collaborative member of the health care team, the Rapid Response Team RN delivers nursing care to specific populations of patients. The Rapid Response Team RN will work collaboratively with the Medical Critical Care charge nurse(s) to ensure high quality delivery of care and to maintain continuity of care through appropriate referral and follow-up. The Rapid Response Team RN is an active member of the Rapid Response Committee, Trauma Committee, and the MTP Committee. The Rapid Response Nurse collaborates with the House Supervisors to triage priorities that support patient care needs. Responds to all Rapid Response Team calls. This will include Code Blue, S.T.A.T., Trauma, and Massive Transfusion Protocol. Completes post S.T.A.T. Event follow-up and documentation. The Rapid Response Nurse may also provide consultative resources. Facilitates debriefings / critiques of Code Blue events. Reviews on a daily basis the medical records of restrained patients, to ensure standards of care are being met. Communicates on a daily basis with each charge nurse to identify high risk patients. Uses critical thinking and assessment skills to serve as a resource to colleagues and assist with emergency/urgent patient care needs throughout the facility. Performs assessment / data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological and cognitive status. Formulates a prioritized and goal directed plan of care, that is based on patient’s presenting problems and projected outcomes. Implements care in a knowledge, skillful, consistent manner, while promoting the continuum of care. Evaluates the effectiveness of the health care process (self, systems, environment, and instrumentation) as related to meeting patient outcomes. Documents in patient and department records in a timely, accurate and concise manner according to the department standards. Delegates tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act. 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 (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 70 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 70 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 70 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 70 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 70 lbs Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Working Conditions Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: 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.

Full-time

2 months ago

Registered Nurse / RN ER

University of Kansas Health System Topeka, KS

Overview Join o ur team as a night shift, full-time, Emergency Room A (ER) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Responsibilities The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for the coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations. The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revises the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family. The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes. The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications Job Requirements: Associate’s degree in nursing Current Kansas RN Licensure. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Telemetry, ICU, and PCU need ACLS P ost Surg ery requires oncology certification . Specific Certifications are required within one year of hire Preferred Job Requirements: 4-Year Degree At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).

CNA

Part-time

2 months ago

Certified Nursing Assistant (Weekends)

Legend Senior Living Topeka, KS

Certified Nursing Assistant Hours: Weekends A certified Great Place To Work (voted by associates) 7 years in a row ! Benefits--CNA weekends Medical, Dental, Vision offerings (for benefit eligible associates) Company Paid Life Insurance coverage in the amount of $15,000 Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, legal/Identify Theft, and Disability insurance (for benefit eligible associates) 401(k) program including discretionary company match Competitive Paid Time Off (for full-time associates) Holiday pay Discretionary Scholarship program Annual performance evaluations/raises JOB HIGHLIGHTS--CNA weekends We are looking for outstanding individuals to join the nursing team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.). You will make a difference in the lives of residents by assisting them with their activities of daily living. Responsibilities--CNA weekends Assisting with the daily care of the residents, including: Personal care, grooming, hygiene, housekeeping, laundering, social interactions, and meals. Monitoring the resident’s physical and emotional comfort and responding as needed Documenting completed tasks such as: Daily shift report, resident records and negotiated service agreement Confidentially communicating clearly to other staff, such as: Urgent needs for the next shift and all concerns to the Health Care Director Demonstrating the ability to manage assigned tasks within the scheduled shift Adhering to company policies , procedures and safety guidelines Bonus opportunities--CNA weekends Perfect attendance bonus —$75 for full-time (up to a $1,950 annual benefit) and $35 for part-time (up to a $910 annual benefit) Shift differential —$1+ per hour depending on location and shift assignmentEmployee referrals Employee of the month/year Resident tour (move-in) Why we should be your “home away from home” Work environment: Our focus is to maximize the potential of every life we touch. We do this by creating an elegant community where our residents are surrounded by the highest standards of quality of service, environment and care. This includes Holistic Wellness, Gold Leaf Dining standards and vibrant Life Enrichment activities. Associate support available: Work friend trainer, employee assistance program, crisis care assistance, paid-time-off donations, continuing education opportunities, appreciation/sympathy gifts, family member discount. Associate growth opportunities : In addition to competitive pay, hundreds of associates are promoted each year! We conduct annual performance evaluations with raises. Company snapshot: Legend has been a family business for 30 years, and is adding multiple properties each year! Our awards include: Great Place To Work, Best of Senior Living Award, Innovative Programming in Senior Living.