Clinical Resource Nurse 1.0 Days - Munster
About The Position
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a registered nurse who is responsible for providing clinical expertise, guidance, and support for nurses. This position develops, facilitates, and evaluates unit orientation and staff development programs in collaboration with the Director and based on regulations and standards. The CRN may also provide hands-on care for some patients in special circumstances in order to provide additional support to the care team. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- 2-3 years current Med/Surg clinical experience
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- 2 years Nursing/Patient Care Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Patient Care
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association (Required within 90 days)
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Responsibilities
- Develops unit education goals based on a comprehensive needs assessment.
- Coordinates, develops, and facilitates unit specific staff development, using principles of adult education.
- Coordinates education and other validations of competency for unit personnel.
- Serves as a leader to promote the professional growth of peers.
- Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration to achieve project and organizational goals.
- Serves as a resource for and contributes to the professional development of interdisciplinary team members.
- Develops, coordinates, maintains, evaluates and improves components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice.
- Monitors and documents the orientation process.
- Identifies present and anticipates future learning needs.
- Provides counseling and support.
- Provides information on disease process, illness prevention, and medications.
- Validates learner comprehension.
- Obtains accurate nursing history.
- Assesses, documents, and reports physiological and behavioral changes of the patient.
- Formulates an effective, individualized care plan and evaluates/ revises as needed.
- Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice.
- Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
