SANE Nurse (PRN)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus 8111 S Emerson Ave Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 WHAT WE NEED Caring, skilled health inspirers WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Meeting the highest standards of health care requires everyday leaders who encourage good health. Caretakers who don’t just administer medication, but who actively listen and assess each patient – looking the patient in the eye and letting them know that they are seen and heard and cared for. RN doesn’t just stand for Registered Nurse here – it stands for Required Nurturer. Can you accurately assess health needs and develop nursing care plans? Do you want to work in an environment where faith and compassion are valued? Have you longed for a place that values your skills and gives you a chance to grow them? If so – get ready to apply to your next job. WHAT YOU WILL DO Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Perform forensic examinations, and document and report physiological and behavioral findings of the Center of Hope patient. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Provide information on the disease process, medications, etc. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. Provide counseling, resources, and support to patients, family members, and significant others. Validate patient comprehension (i.e. return demonstration, verbalization of understanding, etc.) WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times. Be aware of others' reactions and understand why they react as they do. Knowledge of forensic nursing care principles, procedures, and practices. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Requirements

• A team-oriented RN willing to be flexible and dynamic in meeting patient care needs.
• Associate Degree from an accredited program is required, BSN desirable
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state or as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Knowledge of forensic nursing care principles, procedures, and practices
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Responsibilities

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Perform forensic examinations, and document and report physiological and behavioral findings of the Center of Hope patient.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Provide information on the disease process, medications, etc.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide counseling, resources, and support to patients, family members, and significant others.
• Validate patient comprehension (i.e. return demonstration, verbalization of understanding, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree