Registered Nurse RN Scientist

Clinical Specialist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: 32 Hours per week

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission  

                 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to positively impact patient outcomes. This position is founded upon the role of the Registered Nurse (RN) and the nursing process competencies of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, this role serves as a consultant, collaborator, educator, researcher, innovator, and coach to facilitate patient care outcomes, process improvement initiatives, and staff development. In addition, this position uses systems thinking, research, and transformational leadership to drive improvements. Responsibilities for this role include collaborating across units, departments, facilities, communities, and organizations to extend the body of nursing knowledge. This role contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and patient care on multiple levels. Responsible for utilizing clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to positively impact patient outcomes. This position is founded upon the role of the Registered Nurse (RN) and the nursing process competencies of assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, this role serves as a consultant, collaborator, educator, researcher, innovator, and coach to facilitate patient care outcomes, process improvement initiatives, and staff development. In addition, this position uses systems thinking, research, and transformational leadership to drive improvements. Responsibilities for this role include collaborating across units, departments, facilities, communities, and organizations to extend the body of nursing knowledge. This role contributes to the advancement of nursing practice and patient care on multiple levels.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Coaches and guides patients, families, groups of patients, and nursing professionals to advance care and professional development.

• Conducts thorough and systematic research, interpreting and using evidence in clinical practice and quality improvement.

• Participates in the application and conduct of research to contribute to the advancement of clinical knowledge.

• Identifies, articulates, and takes action on ethical concerns at various levels, including patient, family, healthcare provider, system, community, and public policy.

• Develops and implements processes and procedures to optimize workflow while meeting quality standards.