RN Critical Care Full-Time Night Shift

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, IN, seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to create and implement individualized care plans, observe and document patient responses, and administer medications efficiently. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of critical care experience and must be licensed to practice nursing in Indiana. The role emphasizes clear communication with team members and patient education. This position includes competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year critical care/progressive care experience required.
• Registered Nurse license valid to practice in Indiana.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Creates written plan of care addressing specific needs of each patient.
• Observes and documents patient information in electronic medical record.
• Administers medications according to physician orders.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Medication administration

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Riverview Main Campus
395 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060, USA

Responsibilities

• Creates, and implements, a written plan of care that addresses the specific needs and goals of each individual patient, making referrals to other professional services as required. Modifies the plan of care based on reassessment of the patient including observed patient response to treatment/care and evaluation of patient's progress toward goal completion and delegates tasks to team members, as appropriate within their scope of practice.
• Observes, documents, addresses, and implements planned interventions/care, communicating the plan to all members of the team through accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and, when needed, through verbal reports. Documents accurate patient information in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with medical procedures as prescribed by the treating physicians.
• Maintain working knowledge of equipment and procedures utilized in critical care setting.
• Administers medications, accurately and timely according to physician orders and organizational policy and procedure. Maintains knowledge of medication actions and side effects, recognizing allergic reactions and documenting patients’ response to drugs.
• Successfully transitions patients, communicating the most current plan of care, through walking rounds and providing accurate, timely report to incoming staff.
• Advises physicians, other disciplines, family/significant others of changes in patient's condition or abnormal findings. Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Provides clear, specific educational and discharge information to each patient and/or patient family member.
• May precept new employees and oversee other members of the care team. Attends department meetings.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Associate of Science from an accredited school of nursing by date of hire to the position.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: One (1) year critical care/progressive care experience
• Preferred: Two (2) years

License / Certification Requirements

• Registered Nurse license valid to practice in Indiana
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within six (6) months of hire into the position (AHA)

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