STAFF NURSE III - BURN CLINIC

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. Job Role SummaryThe Staff Nurse III performs all functions of Staff Nurse II, providing professional nursing care to patients. This position functions independently as a practitioner, demonstrating superior problem-solving decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse
Graduation from a nationally accredited college or university
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Additional certifications and specialty skills related to designated area of practice
Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse
Advanced skills in:Clinical nursing practice, use of equipment/instruments relevant to unit/area care, according to policies, procedures and standards.
Effective interpersonal communication and team skills which include listening, interviewing techniques with patients, families and staff.
Assessment, reassessment and monitoring of patients.
Concise, accurate, legible documentation.
Problem solving techniques, critical thinking skills, decision-making Knowledge and skills necessary to:Provide care appropriate to meet the age and cultural needs of the patients served.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life spanAbility to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs as well as clinical indications.
Knowledge of:Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care.
Disease processes and related treatments/care/medicationsDepartmental/hospital policies/protocolInfection control procedures and protocolsTreatments/medicationsDiagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventionsAbility to:
Function as a member of the health care teamSupport and develop staffDelegate responsibilities/duties as appropriateFollow oral and written instructionsRecord and interpret information accuratelyAssess and respond to patient status or needsPerform CPR and other technical skills related to unit/department/assignmentWork independently with little supervisionWork effectively under stress/pressure and in crisis situations.
Establish care/work prioritiesDisplay good judgment.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all functions of Staff Nurse II, providing professional nursing care to patients.
Functions independently as a practitioner, demonstrating superior problem-solving decision-making and critical thinking skills.
Provides direct patient care as needed.
Is a technical expert and resource or able to provide access to expert care as needed.
Functions as a clinical expert, clinical consultant and resource to nursing unit staff to facilitate consistent quality patient care.
Coordinates unit level quality management and performance improvement activities with direction.
Initiates processes to resolve clinical problems to include PI projects with direction.
Monitors and evaluates care and practice for self and others, collects data to ensure effectiveness of interventions.
Coordinates assignment, unit staffing and scheduling based on established standards.
Facilitates optimal utilization of resources to meet patient needs by ensuring employees have the tools and information to function efficiently.
Facilitates efficient patient throughput, which includes appropriate bed placement based on diagnosis, acuity and staffing requirements in collaboration with staffing coordination.
Ensures discharge planning occurs in collaboration with case management and area management.
Functions as a clinical coach, serves as a resource for other clinical coaches and area preceptors.
Participates in planning orientation and development of staff.
Supports consistent regulatory readiness for unit/area via rounding, counseling/coaching and monitoring.
Is aware standards and regulations applicable to clinical unit.
Functions as a charge nurse and shift coordinator, able to problem-solve unit and area level operations issues, collaborating with management as defined.
A resource for unit/area emergencies, disasters or other emergent situations by responding, facilitating communication and resources with management/administrative support. This may include responding to codes or other identified high acuity events.
Participates in the evaluation of staff by providing input, supporting development and coaching and counseling of staff.
Coordinates special programs within area of expertise as delegated.