AdventHealth - Shawnee, KS
posted 3 months ago
The GI Registered Nurse (RN) at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission plays a crucial role in coordinating the efforts of a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive care for patients. This position emphasizes the importance of treating patients as whole individuals, addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The RN is responsible for delivering direct patient care, collaborating with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, the RN aims to maintain and improve patient health while advocating for their needs. In this role, the RN demonstrates leadership and management skills, showing a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The RN is expected to advance from novice to expert, becoming an evidence-based scholar to provide the best possible care. The position requires adherence to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and compliance with all regulatory standards, policies, protocols, and procedures. The RN serves as a role model for the mission, vision, and values of Shawnee Mission Health, ensuring that patient safety is prioritized through established policies and procedures. The RN will actively participate in various team activities, including bedside shift reports, safety huddles, multidisciplinary patient rounds, and hourly rounding. This collaborative approach is essential for gathering necessary information to anticipate patient needs and facilitate smooth transitions of care. Additionally, the RN is responsible for patient education and discharge planning, which are vital for promoting optimal patient outcomes.