Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient

OrthoIndy Northwest; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Registered Nurse for Inpatient Services. This full-time role includes a 36-hour work week with three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, and a strong nurse-to-patient ratio.

The RN will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans, collaborating with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care and satisfaction. Indiana RN licensure, BLS and ACLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Indiana required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment and communicates pertinent patient information to care providers.
• Delivers direct patient care and administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Documents all patient care activities in the patient record.
• Supports discharge planning and provides patient education materials.
• Participates in ongoing training and knowledge updates.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Facility:OrthoIndy Hospital Main, Indianapolis, IN
Department:OIH Inpatient Services
Shift Details: Full-time, fully benefitted! 36 hours per week, three 12 hour shifts per week, 7:00 am -7:30 pm with only 2-3 weekend day shifts per six weekschedule. Great nurse and tech team to patient ratio!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we’ll have your back—offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spineand muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true toour mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures andtreatment options. We have over 100physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highlyrespected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognitionfor patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is aphysician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service,safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspectof your care. OrthoIndy is also theofficial orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,providesoutpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing moreinvasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip andknee joint replacement. Other services include an urgent care,clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy.

General Statement of Duties:

The Registered Nurse Inpatient is accountable for patient care consistent with established nursing practices and hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse Inpatient assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of nursing care for patients commensurate with training and licensure. The Registered Nurse Inpatient collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, receives direction from physicians and other professional personnel, and supervises and delegates to non-licensed staff.

• Performs patient assessment and communicates pertinent patient information/data to appropriate care providers in a timely manner. Requires constant mental alertness to observe signs and symptoms of patient conditions and side effects of medications or technical procedures and responds appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.
  
• Delivers direct patient care. Completes treatments and procedures as ordered and/or indicated. Provides care related to personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and comfort measures as indicated. Prepares and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  
• Documents all patient care activities in accordance with the standard of care as well as changes in the patient’s condition.
  
• Supports patient education and discharge planning. Distributes educational material as appropriate. Completes assigned tasks that facilitate discharge planning.
  
• Participates in annual and ongoing training, education and development activities to improve knowledge and skills. Requires knowledge of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursingrequired; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredfrom a nationallyaccredited nursing program
• Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State of Indiana required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer