RN Medical Surgical Telemetry FT Days 5a-5:30p

Job: RNMED003916

Description

This position is eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Bonus.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse in the Medical and Post-Surgical Units provides direct nursing care to patients through assessment, the creation of individualized plans of care, and implementation, coordination, and delivery of care within the hospital system.

Job Responsibilities

• Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of practice.
• Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care, communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provides patient care through the performance of selective procedures that include but are not limited to IV starts and restarts, blood administration and phlebotomy tasks, answering call lights and serving as testing personnel under CLIA1988 regulations as they relate to point of care testing.
• Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting patients' response to drugs.
• Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff.
• Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or patient family member.
• May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire to the position.
• Preferred: BSN

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: one (1) year as a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.

License/Certification Requirements

Minimum:

• Registered Nurse License eligible to practice in the state of Indiana
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA within six (6) months of hire
• Specialty - Telemetry within six (6) months of hire

Preferred: Certification in Medical Surgical Care, Orthopedics or Chemotherapy

Qualifications

Education

Associates or better in Nursing or related field.

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

ACLS

Registered Nurse

BLS- Basic Life Support

Experience

New graduates welcome. 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Why Riverview Health?

You chose a nursing career because you care for people and serve as a champion and advocate for their health and wellbeing. Riverview Health provides an environment where you can deliver on your passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to everyone in our community. We deliver on our promise of exceptional care by continually promoting a progressive, nurturing culture and supporting the wellbeing of our community through educational seminars, screenings and other events designed to help patients and their families stay healthy.

Riverview Health is one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Indiana, and is located in one of the fastest growing and most desirable communities in the state. With more than 125 years of experience delivering healthcare, we serve our community with two hospitals, three freestanding emergency department / urgent care centers, community outreach programs, and outpatient primary and specialty care practices. We believe our best is yet to come as we continue to expand our services and reach in response to community needs, our promise of exceptional care, and our partnership with Parkview Health.

Flexible scheduling and career growth.

We know our nurses are juggling multiple personal and professional responsibilities. To accommodate the different needs of our staff, Riverview Health offers self-scheduling along with a wide variety of shift options tailored to individual departments. Our size provides nurses with opportunities to experience care delivery across different clinical settings and patient acuity levels, supporting continuous learning, growth, and skill development. Nurses at Riverview Health serve patient populations in the following areas:

· Acute Rehabilitation

· Cardiac Rehabilitation

· Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization

· Emergency

· Emergency / Urgent Care

· Endoscopy Surgical Center

· Infusion Therapy

· Intensive Care

· Maternity / Labor & Delivery

· Medical Oncology

· Medical Surgical

· Nursing Administration

· Organizational Improvement / Infection Prevention

· Primary Care Physician Practice

· Progressive Care Unit

· Radiation Oncology

· Surgical Services

· Wound Care

A culture of support, teamwork and collaboration.

Those who have worked in smaller health systems recognize the positive work relationships, the ability to resolve issues quickly, and the level of teamwork demonstrated across care teams. At Riverview Health, our employees value the autonomy of practicing at the top of their license, the opportunity to build meaningful patient connections, and deliver care that is truly community focused. Our team members know they are valued and cared for as people, not numbers.

Nurses are supported by onsite providers with 24/7 hospitalist coverage in ER, Inpatient, and Maternity areas, as well as round the clock house supervisors and charge staff, ensuring support is available when it is needed.