Urgently Hiring: Registered Nurse - School Health Services

Founded in 1950, Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) is a premier, independent orthopedic practice in central Indiana that delivers compassionate and expert care to patients with bone, joint and muscle injuries and conditions. CIO has locations in Fishers, Anderson, Muncie, Marion and Zionsville, and proudly serves as team physicians for Anderson University as well as supporting several local high schools. Specializing in neck-to-toe orthopedic care, patients benefit from the expertise CIO’s board-certified physicians and licensed specialists offer in joint replacement and revision, podiatry, physiatry, regenerative medicine, sports medicine and treatment of work-related injuries. CIO also offers imaging services, physical therapy, outpatient surgery and Walk-In Clinics for immediate orthopedic care.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it . Clinical quality

Service excellence

Continuous improvement

Inclusion

At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Take your nursing career up another level with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine! In our state of the art facilities, you are able to work directly with our surgeons using your education and talents to take care of athletes of all ages and skill level. Our team is fast paced and efficient with the focus on patients and their care. In this role, you will prep patients for surgery as well as monitor and care for them immediately after the procedure.

Position Purpose: The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the facility. Prepare patients for surgical procedures, monitors and cares for patients post-operatively and prepares patients for discharge. Responsible for conducting business and patient care activities consistent with the hospital's policy for Patient's Rights and Responsibilities without discriminating against the individual because of sex, age, race, or religion or any other potentially discriminating factor. Responsible for the discrete and confidential handling of all patient information whether written or spoken, and to be ever vigilant and sensitive to where and how any patient information is shared.

Assesses, plans, evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patient's care to achieve identified outcomes.

Assumes a leadership role in the provision of quality nursing care for patients receiving care.

Documents response to nursing action

Stocks unit and carries out unit routine, check crash cart and counts narcotics

Follow up phone calls and cards are sent to patients. Documents per unit policy . Follows surgery schedule and anticipates patient arrival

Responsible for patient's admission and preop care, holistic preparation for surgery considering all needs utilizing preference cards.

Documents all unusual occurrences and post-operative complications for QI follow up.

Prompt administration of pain and anesthesia nausea medications when indicated.

Responsible for managing patient care during fluoroscopic procedures

Participates in patient care activities and adheres to requirements of RN job description when providing patient care as evidenced by:

Resource and Inventory Managemen

Careful use of supplies and medicines to avoid waste.

Reports to charge nurse when supplies are low and need ordering.

Stocks units with supplies/drugs as needed

Helps keep supplies neat and organized

Regulatory Compliance

100% of regulatory concerns or unusual occurrences are reported to supervisor nurse within 24 hours of occurrence.

When patient injury or disaster occurs, administration is notified immediately.

RN license and ACLS certification kept current and kept on file at the hospital

Attends monthly staff meeting as documented in attendance records.

Identifies, corrects and reports unsafe conditions immediately

Maintain unit in safe condition as evidenced by cleared hallways, secured electrical wiring and reporting of broken equipment promptly. Adheres to all facility safety regulations and guidelines regarding patient safety as evidenced by:

Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.

Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment.

Maintains confidentiality of all facility and patient information as required by facility policy.

Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.

Adheres to established surgical hospital safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.

Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.

Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and surgical hospital.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Patient care environment with potential exposure to unpleasant odors, to blood and body fluids that may carry infection, to infectious disease, and to chemical and electrical hazards. Occasional exposure to outdoor climate.

Ability to wear lead apron and push heavy equipment.

DEGREE OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION:

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing. Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU, ICU OR ER nursing preferred.