Share Email Opening Title Staff Nurse, RN (306)  Category PACU - 6218   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, regulatory bodies and the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act. The RN is qualified to perform a nursing intervention defined as administration of moderate sedation (conscious sedation) and can monitor the patient's response and provide necessary physiological support during a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. The RN will receive initial education on hire in moderate sedation and will have an annual competency. QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care. Demonstrates leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills. Serves as a professional role model for others. Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families and/or colleagues. Demonstrates computer and keyboarding skills necessary to provide a complete and accurate electronic medical record. Functions in a professional manner under stressful or emergency conditions. Utilizes effective verbal, non-verbal and written forms of communication. Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork and Patients First. Delivers care that is consistent with the mission and vision of Hancock Regional Hospital. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Functions professionally under stressful or emergency conditions. Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal, and written forms of communication. Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork. EXPECTED BEHAVIORS: Participates and supports quality improvement initiatives Participates in sustain excellent customer satisfaction ratings Participates in initiatives to grow volume and market share Participates in ways to meet MPU and financial metrics Initiates ways to capture revenue Completes tasks in a timely manner Provides the patient and family with a positive experience Utilizes the nursing process for decision making Will address concerns before they become harmful to the patient or associates Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill Contributes to planning, implementing and supporting progressive change, making suggestions to solve patient care or unit problems Assists with orientation of new staff Attends in-service presentations as assigned and attends unit/departmental meetings 75 of the time or as assigned Demonstrates acceptable attendance and punctuality Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement Participates in quality improvement activities to improve patient care related to planned outcomes -Completes assigned responsibilities in an efficient, timely manner Recognizes impact of actions on other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment Collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities, and delegates, as appropriate Communicates pertinent patient information clearly, accurately, concisely and in a timely manner to other healthcare providers Directs concerns to appropriate persons within time frames suitable to the situation Practice is consistent with safety principles, OSHA guidelines, and infection control guidelines Delivers patient care in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner respecting the patient’s rights. Conducts interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, other associates and the public in a manner consistent with the intent of the hospital’s mission, vision and values. scretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork.   Position Requirements CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Registered Nurse (RN) ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current license as a registered nurse with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift -not applicable-   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 11/12/2021   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. 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