Registered Nurse LDRP

Ascension•Kokomo, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The nurse will implement and monitor patient care plans, monitor and record patient condition, and serve as a primary coordinator for well-coordinated patient care across various disciplines. The position also includes noting and carrying out physician and nursing orders, and assessing and coordinating patient discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program.
Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.