Share Email Opening Title Staff Nurse, RN (306)  Category Med Surg 3N - 6025   Description JOB SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse (RN) administers nursing care to patients and/or plans, directs and coordinates the nursing care of a group of patients utilizing the nursing process and in collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN instructs patients and/or families in procedures, healthcare practices and continuing care after discharge. The RN performs duties and responsibilities in a manner adhering to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with professional practice standards and the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act. QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Shifts on this unit are 12 hours for this job description. Associate must be able to work 12 hour shifts to qualify for the position. Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care. Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately and the ability to delegate and supervise non-licensed personnel. Serves as a professional role model for others. Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record. Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by hospital policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient's condition and/or the hospitals policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician/practitioner in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures per adult resuscitation protocols. Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. Bases care/decisions on Nursing Process of Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation. Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessment. Exhibits necessary response/intervention to changes in patient condition. Provides and documents care consistent with hospital, departmental and unit policies/procedures/protocols. Demonstrates competence in clinical/technical skills performed. Prepares patient/families for discharge by providing information/education on admission, throughout the hospital stay, and reviewing at discharge.   Position Requirements CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Registered Nurse (RN) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse license with the state of Indiana. Basic Life Support certification. Other certifications as required by assigned area of work (i.e., ACLS, PALS). Phlebotomy training, EKG training, Telemetry Interpretation Mandatory Continuing Education: Annual dept. specific and hospital wide mandatories (Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance, Infection Control, etc.), and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Nights   Resubmittal due to closure after 120 days open?   Number of Openings   Exempt/Non-Exempt   Position Staff Nurse, RN (306)   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 12/2/2019   Location Hancock Regional Hospital   About the Organization YOUR HEALTH IS OUR LIFE Hancock Health is an Indiana-based, full-service healthcare network serving Hancock County and the surrounding areas. Our health system includes Hancock Regional Hospital, Hancock Physician Network and more than 20 other healthcare facilities, such as wellness centers, women's clinics, family practices, and the Sue Ann Wortman Cancer Center. A Caring Community Partner Our goal at Hancock Health is simple: To give every person the personalized attention necessary for a happy, healthy life. Our mission, vision, and values embody this goal. OUR MISSION To be a Caring Community Partner by healing, improving health and wellness, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness one person at a time. OUR VISION To be nationally recognized for kindness in the delivery of excellent quality patient care, efficient and effective operations, the adoption of proven technologies, the creation of a positive workplace environment, and excellence in community service. OUR VALUES Exceptional | Honorable | Devoted | Reliable | Kind   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://HancockRegionalHospital.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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