REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - MED/SURG (FULL-TIME, DAYS)

Johnson Memorial Hospital•Franklin, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg provides nursing care, assesses and reassesses patients, identifies care priorities, responds to emergencies, and makes nursing decisions based on patient information and outcomes. The nurse contributes to patient and significant-other education and discharge planning, coordinates team assignments, and supports the quality and safety of care on the unit. The position also includes orienting new staff, serving as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff, and communicating and supporting Johnson Memorial Health’s Mission and Values. All activities must comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures, including Blood and Body Substance Precautions. This is a dayshift position, 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m., scheduled for 72 hours per bi-weekly pay period (0.9 FTE). A $5,000 bonus is available to eligible external candidates and internal candidates who are new registered nurses; eligibility requires a 24-month employment commitment.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana.
BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
PALS certification is required for staff assigned to care for pediatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record initial assessments and establish priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
Systematically reassess patients to identify progress and trends requiring intervention.
Implement and document timely interventions appropriate to patient needs, and recognize and respond to emergencies.
Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Participate in patient and significant-other health education and discharge planning.
Coordinate team assignments, adjust assignments based on patient and unit needs, and follow up on delegated care tasks for quality and completeness.
Use the appropriate chain of command to resolve difficult issues.
Participate in orientation of new staff.
Maintain a neat, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
Participate in the unit’s continuous quality improvement plan to improve organizational performance.
Serve as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff, greeting them promptly and courteously.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Clearly communicate and continuously support Johnson Memorial Health’s Mission and Values.
Conduct activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures, including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.