Medical-Surgical Clinical Resource Nurse .6 days

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Resource Nurse. The role focuses on implementing innovative solutions, leading unit education, and integrating evidence-based practice to improve patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing, with 2 years of nursing experience, and active BLS and ACLS certifications. Travel is indicated by the facility’s operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or patient care.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing/patient care experience.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state.
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Develop unit education goals based on a comprehensive needs assessment.
• Lead and promote professional growth of peers.
• Coordinate and improve orientation using evidence-based practice.
• Identify current and future learning needs.
• Provide counseling and support to staff and patients.
• Educate on disease processes, prevention, and medications.
• Obtain accurate nursing histories and document findings.
• Assess and report physiological and behavioral changes.

Skills

Nursing/Patient Care

RN

BLS

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

2 years Nursing/Patient Care

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

Clinical Resource Nurses are a special breed. They are able to provide all the skill-based, compassionate care you’d expect from a nurse while also thinking outside the box. Our clinical resource nurse’s implement innovative solutions and integrate research into practical care. They process information carefully and support decisions with proven facts. They take nursing one step further and constantly strive to improve patient care.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Medical Surgical Clinical Resource Nurse -
• Part Time, Flexible hours Monday - Frida y
• Develop unit education goals based on a comprehensive needs assessment.
• Serve as a leader to promote the professional growth of peers.
• Develop, coordinate, maintain, evaluate, and improve components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice.
• Identify present and anticipate future learning needs.
• Provides counseling and support.
• Provide information on disease process, illness prevention, and medications.
• Obtain accurate nursing history.
• Assess, document, and report physiological and behavioral changes of the patient.
• Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor’s Degree Nursing / Patient Care
• 2 years Nursing/Patient Care
  Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.