Description

SCHEDULE: Three nights a week from 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m., every third weekend.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychological needs.

Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.

Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcome; modifies plan of care based on evaluations.

Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Functions as resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greets them promptly and courteously

Maintain team assignments and makes task adjustments based upon patient needs; oversees patient care tasks that are delegated to others in order to ensure quality and completeness.

Utilizes appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in orientation of new staff/students on unit.

Maintains neat, organized and safe environment for patients and staff.

Administers medications and performs nursing tasks (IV starts, foley catheter insertion, etc.) according to established standard of care upon demonstration of competency. Keeps patients and families updated on progress of care while in department. Complies with behavioral standards of JMH. Treats all patients/families with respect and practices excellent customer service behaviors.

Participates in PI plan to improve organizational perfom1ance and achieve unit and organizational goals.

Answers telephone calls when unit secretary is unavailable or busy and relays messages or transfers call to appropriate staff member.

Answers IHERN radio and receives information from EMT/Paramedic to prepare for care of incoming ambulance patients.

Completes order entry in computer per protocols.

Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights and Hospital Mission and Values.

Attends and participates in unit related in services, conferences and meetings.

May assume charge responsibilities on assigned shift in the absence of regular Charge RN and after demonstration of competency.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

Johnson Memorial Health provides award-winning services including cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, maternity, orthopedic, sports medicine, pain, weight loss and wound healing care. The network also features breast care, home and occupational care and outpatient rehabilitation services.

In addition to the main campus in Franklin, Johnson Memorial Health has expanded to include the Greenwood Primary Care Center, the Whiteland Primary Care Center, and the Franklin Primary Care Center. In 2013, Johnson Memorial Health partnered with Community Health Network and opened the Stones Crossing Health Pavilion to serve the residents of the Center Grove area.

Johnson Memorial Health offers outstanding benefits and an attractive community in which to work and live. If you have any general questions or comments about employment at JMH, please contact us.

Johnson Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana required. Previous nursing experience (at least one year) desirable. Emergency nursing experience highly desired. Must successfully complete CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) during orientation. Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be completed within one year of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) courses are recommended but not required. Must stay current in certifications. CEN is encouraged.