Clinical Resource Nurse

Franciscan Health•Dyer, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical Resource Nurses are a special breed. They are able to provide all the skill-based, compassionate care you’d expect from a nurse while also thinking outside the box. Our clinical resource nurse’s implement innovative solutions and integrate research into practical care. They process information carefully and support decisions with proven facts. They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve patient care. 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

Bachelor's Degree Nursing / Patient Care
2-3 years current Med/Surg clinical experience
2 years Nursing/Patient Care
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Develop unit education goals based on a comprehensive needs assessment.
Serve as a leader to promote the professional growth of peers.
Develop, coordinate, maintain, evaluate, and improve components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice.
Identify present and anticipate future learning needs.
Provides counseling and support.
Provide information on disease process, illness prevention, and medications.
Obtain accurate nursing history.
Assess, document, and report physiological and behavioral changes of the patient.
Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice.