72 Hours Bi-Weekly

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

11h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered nursing care in an environment that exemplifies best practice and customer service, fosters relationship-based care, and maintains professional nursing standards. Care is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, Indiana Nurse Practice Act, the nursing process, and regulatory agency standards. The RN also provides shared leadership for the unit. This position is in the Intensive Care Unit and is scheduled for full-time day shift, 72 hours bi-weekly (36 hours weekly). The RN manages time and resources effectively, applies functional and technical expertise, makes patient-care assignments based on nurse expertise and patient needs, and uses evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes excellent customer relations, patient and workplace safety, career development, and teamwork. The RN also follows hospital and regulatory guidelines, maintains privacy and confidentiality, participates in research and evidence-based practice, and takes part in required meetings and peer review as requested.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; alternatively, a graduate of a non-accredited nursing school must have at least five years of acute-care nursing experience or an advanced degree from an accredited school.
Maintain current, active Registered Nurse licensure from the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education.
Obtain and maintain area-specific required education or certifications, which may be obtained upon hire (for example, ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certification).
Meet hospital minimum performance standards and responsibilities outlined in the Associate Handbook.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality and follow organizational and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); the posting also states it may be required within five years of hire. Enrollment in an accelerated MSN program is accepted in place of BSN for those enrolled.

Responsibilities

Manage time and resources effectively and prioritize work across multiple tasks.
Attend education on product and practice changes and apply relevant learning to promote non-salary cost savings.
Make appropriate patient-care assignments based on nurse expertise, patient acuity, and technical needs.
Apply evidence-based practice and develop new functional skills.
Provide excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other customers; communicate about progress, challenges, and results using established hospital practices.
Respond to changing customer needs collaboratively and help maintain a positive patient experience.
Maintain a therapeutic environment, including reducing noise, using electronic devices appropriately in patient-care areas, and supporting healthcare students and their programs.
Promote patient, guest, associate, and personal safety; report near misses through the event management system and participate in proactive error-reduction processes.
Apply Just Culture, HIPAA, national safety standards, social media policy, standard precautions, and patient-care principles.
Pursue personal and professional growth, seek feedback, and develop skills through opportunities such as certification, clinical advancement, advanced education, and shared leadership.
Build cooperative working relationships, encourage collaboration, and support team commitment and trust through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
Meet hospital minimum performance standards and Associate Handbook responsibilities while maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
Demonstrate the nursing mission, vision, values, and Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Participate in nursing research or evidence-based practice projects for the unit or facility.
Participate in staff and other required meetings and in peer review when requested by management.
Follow organizational and regulatory guidelines in daily responsibilities.