Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

ASN to BSN program (100% paid)

Benefits from day one

Employer retirement match

Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays

Colleague well-being resources

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral incentive program

CEU access

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Mishawaka, IN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department. The role focuses on implementing and directing nursing care per Indiana standards, with an emphasis on patient advocacy and safe environments for patients and staff.

The position requires graduate of an accredited RN program, Indiana RN license, and CPR certification on hire or within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• RN Indiana license; CPR certification on hire or within 60 days.
• Experience: None.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
• Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems.
• Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members.
• Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response.
• Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response.
• Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient’s response.
• Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
• Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Up to $8,700 Sign-On Bonus

Evening Shift - 3- 12 hr. Shifts

Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard.We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. The Registered Nurse is a patient advocate who provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and associates

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies.
• Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
• Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems.
• Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members.
• Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response.
• Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response. Provides patient and family teaching.
• Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient’s response.
• Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
• Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Licensure: RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.

Experience: None.

Other Job Requirements:

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.