RN

Reid Health

About The Position

A Registered Nurse holds a valid Indiana license and bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. The position is in the 1040 5 East- Oncology Dialysis department and is scheduled for 36 hours weekly on the night shift, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The nurse is expected to maintain competence in BLS after initial training, provide compassionate and safe patient care, communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians, and departments, and contribute positively to the healthcare team. Duties may be expanded to include other responsibilities management deems necessary.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Indiana.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintain competence in BLS after initial training.
Maintain a calm, pleasant, professional, and positive demeanor.
Work cooperatively with staff, physicians, and departments.
Support patient satisfaction and patient safety, prioritizing safety in decisions.
Follow unit, department, and service-area expectations as described in the competency checklist.
Instruct and comfort patients and families, and communicate with internal and external staff.
Recognize and reinforce the positive efforts and successes of healthcare team members and coworkers.
Address issues tactfully and promptly; take ownership and avoid blaming others.
Meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.
Use therapeutic touch appropriately to calm and comfort patients.
Assist others when personal tasks are complete and remain aware of the needs and workload of the unit or department.
Demonstrate compassion and empathy by understanding patients’ situations and helping them achieve desired outcomes.
Treat team members respectfully and participate actively in team activities.
Connect with patients, families, visitors, and staff through eye contact, greetings, courteous interactions, appropriate voice inflection, and positive body language.
Promote and support Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve Lean deployment strategies.
Perform other duties or responsibilities management deems necessary.