Acuity Adaptable Unit

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

116d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit New Graduate and Registered Nurse provides clinical care and coordination skills to every patient served in the unit using the Eskenazi Health model of care, Synergy. The Acuity Adaptable Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse coordinates with the patient, family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to patient care needs. At Eskenazi Health, new acute care nurses are welcomed to the organization through the Linda Hojnacki, RN, Nurse Residency Program. Designed for acute care nurses with less than one year experience and graduate nurses, the residency program supports the transition to practice and prepares nurses to care for complex patients and increasing acuity needs common in hospital settings. Eskenazi Health nurses are surrounded by a strong network of accomplished individuals who value nurses and are invested in their success for not only their development but also improved patient safety and quality of care. Acuity Adaptable Care at Eskenazi Health represents a broad spectrum of inpatient services across 3 floors of our acute care hospital. Patients admitted to an acuity adaptable unit at Eskenazi Health receive services from a wide variety of clinical specialties including: orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, palliative care, neurology, trauma, medicine, renal, urology, pulmonology, infectious disease, and more. Acuity Adaptable offers all private rooms as well as telemetry monitoring capability.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing from accredited college/university required
Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse or eligibility for license.
BLS certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training).
ACLS Certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training).
NIH Certification required (Can be obtained during onboarding training).
operates specialized equipment
competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures
effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient
knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs
uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies
fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions
functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately
follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately
competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results
recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes
Performs CPR and other technical skills
Positions patients
Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently
Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
Critical thinking skills are essential

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively utilize the nursing process to perform all nursing functions in an efficient timely manner, in accordance with policies, procedures, Indiana State Practice Act, and Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model.
Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needs.
Engages patients & loved ones with appropriate health information and education in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm, and professional manner.
Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance and educational offerings.
Demonstrates understanding of and participates in shared governance at the unit and hospital and organization-wide level.
Demonstrate understanding of customer service concepts and apply to practice.
Provides personal and individualized patient care to ensure comfort and wellbeing.
Utilizes effective and efficient interdisciplinary communication.
Maintains safe patient care and & advocates for patient safety.
Participates in clinical and operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice.
Collaborates with leadership regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs.
Maintains a positive & calming presence to ensure a positive working relationship and environment for all.