RN

Reid Health

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for nursing practice based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. The position is in 5 East – Oncology Dialysis and is scheduled for day shifts, 36 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The nurse must hold a valid Indiana Registered Nurse license and maintain BLS competence after initial training. The role emphasizes patient satisfaction and safety, compassionate and empathetic care, effective communication, respectful teamwork, and a professional, positive demeanor. Duties may be expanded to include other responsibilities deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

Valid Indiana Registered Nurse license.
Associate, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing.
Maintain BLS competence after initial training.
Experience as determined by the work area and hospital to acquire and effectively use knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures.
Interpersonal skills to instruct and comfort patients and families and communicate with a variety of staff.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, physicians, and departments.
Ability to meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill.
Maintain competence in BLS after initial training.
Work cooperatively with staff, physicians, and departments.
Support patient satisfaction and patient safety, prioritizing safety in decisions.
Instruct and comfort patients and families, and communicate with internal and external staff.
Recognize and reinforce positive efforts and successes among the healthcare team and co-workers.
Address issues tactfully and in a timely manner.
Meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.
Use therapeutic touch appropriately to calm and comfort patients.
Assist others when own tasks are complete and remain attentive to the workload and needs of the unit.
Take ownership of work and avoid blaming others.
Demonstrate compassion and empathy, helping patients work toward their desired outcomes.
Participate actively in team activities and treat team members with respect.
Connect with patients, families, visitors, and staff through eye contact, greetings, courteous interactions, and positive body language.
Promote and support Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve Lean deployment strategies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as management deems necessary.