Registered Nurse Physician Practice - Family Medicine - 1.0 FTE
About The Position
At Franciscan, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients in clinics and assists providers and coworkers in coordinating patient care. The role also serves as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers. This position is at Munster Family Wellness Center in Munster, Indiana. Franciscan Health is a healthcare organization focused on patient care, health, and wellness. It has 11 ministries and access points across Indiana and describes itself as one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift, with no weekends, for 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Travel is never or rarely required. A sign-on bonus may be available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing/Patient Care.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State Licensing Board.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Patient Care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, and obtaining medical histories.
- Administer vaccines, injections, and medications; perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing; reconcile medications; start IVs; triage patients; assist with procedures; and conduct rounds with providers.
- Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers by phone, electronically, and in person.
- Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and use analysis and critical thinking to support providers.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, procedures, treatment plans, and chronic care management.
- Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families, helping establish a compassionate environment.
- Assist providers and coworkers in coordinating patient care and serve as a liaison among patients, coworkers, and providers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
- Sign-on bonus may be available, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
