Registered Nurse Specialty Physician Practice

Franciscan Alliance • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan the Registered Nurse (RNs) Specialty are responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients in our specialty clinics. This role is critical in assisting providers and coworkers in coordinating patient care as well as functions as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations , many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Provide direct patient care, rooming patients, taking vitals, obtain medical history, administer vaccines, injections, medications, phlebotomy, point of care testing, medication reconciliation, starting IVs, triage, assisting with procedures, and conduct rounds with providers. Exceptional service to those we are privileged to serve including internal and external customers, via phone, electronic and in person. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills on multiple levels. Analysis and critical thinking to support provider. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, medications, procedures, treatment plans and chronic care management. Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Hours/days: Monday-Friday 730a-430p or 8a-5p. No weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, rooming patients, taking vitals, obtain medical history, administer vaccines, injections, medications, phlebotomy, point of care testing, medication reconciliation, starting IVs, triage, assisting with procedures, and conduct rounds with providers.
• Exceptional service to those we are privileged to serve including internal and external customers, via phone, electronic and in person.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills on multiple levels.
• Analysis and critical thinking to support provider.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, medications, procedures, treatment plans and chronic care management.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees