RN-RESOURCE-TIER I - L&D min 2 years L&D experience

Methodist Hospitals; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Gary, Indiana is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care. The role involves administering medications, assessing patient status, and coordinating care plans. Candidates must have an Associate's degree in Nursing, RN licensure, and strong communication skills. This role supports the delivery of compassionate healthcare while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2 years L&D Experience Required.
• 3 years Experience L&D Preferred.
• Experience in adult or child acute care preferred.
• Additional Advanced Certified Life Support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications within established policies.
• Assesses and evaluates patients' physical and mental status.
• Communicates status with healthcare disciplines.
• Coordinates patients' plan of care with health disciplines.
• Performs medical and nursing procedures.
• Provides health care education to patients and families.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of medical equipment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to administer medications

Ability to interpret lab results

Ability to communicate using SBAR

Ability to multi-task

Demonstrates courteous and compassionate attitude

Education

Associates Nursing Required

Licensed Registered Nurse

Certified Basic Cardiac Life

Job description

Overview

Provides direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, assesses, and evaluates and implements patients plan of care for an assigned period of time.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

• Administers medications within the scope of practice and the hospital's policies and procedures.
• Assesses, evaluates, interprets and documents the patients physical and mental status.
• Communicates the patients status with other health care disciplines.
• Coordinates and develops the patients plan of care with all health care disciplines.
• Performs and assists with medical and nursing procedures.
• Provides pertinent health care education to patients and patients family.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of a variety of medical equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to administer medications per policy and procedure.
• Ability to follow the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results as it relates to patients status.
• Ability to communicate with all disciplines using SBAR.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates courteous, kind and a caring, compassionate, positive attitude and support to the organization.

EDUCATION

• Associates Nursing Required; Bachelors Nursing Preferred
• 2 years L&D Experience Required
• 3 years Experience L&D Preferred
• Experience in adult or child acute care; critical care or surgical services preferred.
• Some specialties require 3 years minimum experience.
• Additional Advanced Certified Life Support may be required based on requirements of unit being worked.
• Licensed Registered Nurse
• CertifiedBasic Cardiac Life

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.