Registered Nurse I - Mother Baby Unit

Saint Francis Health System • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status. This position requires the use of independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only. The role coordinates activities of others (does not supervise) and leads others in the same work performed (does not supervise). It involves working directly with patients and/or customers, as well as with internal and external customers via telephone or face-to-face interaction. The nurse will also work with other healthcare professionals and staff, and frequently with individuals at Director level or above. This position must meet and maintain Registered Nurse II requirements pursuant to the Saint Francis Hospital Clinical Ladder for Registered Nurses. This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act.

Requirements

• Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.
• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.
• Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
• Must meet and maintain Registered Nurse II requirements pursuant to the Saint Francis Hospital Clinical Ladder for Registered Nurses.

Nice To Haves

• Refer to nursing clinical ladder recruitment guidelines

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients.
• Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors.
• Documents steps of the nursing process.
• Utilizes proper medical terminology.
• Addresses problems and progress toward goals.
• Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors.
• Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in-services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree