What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) (Medical Care) (4EC) position at Union Health?
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Why Union?
Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that makeup Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years.
Proud to be Magnet Designated: Join a team recognized for nursing excellence, quality patient outcomes, and a commitment to professional growth. Our Magnet culture fosters collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning to help you thrive in your nursing career.
Our Medical/Surgical RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. 4ec provides care to patients with a range of medical illnesses through the hospitalist physician program. Additionally, the unit services as a step-down stroke unit, offering continued care for patients until they are ready for discharge.
This unit is led by Nursing Care Manager, Ryan Bridge. He has been with Union Health since 2011 and has been leading this unit since 2016.
Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit:
- Deliver safe, high-quality care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions
- Gain hands-on experience caring for neurology patients, including post-stroke interventions
- Master IV starts and maintenance, building confidence in vascular access
- Develop expertise in wound assessment, dressing selection and healing promotion
- Learn best practices in Foley catheter insertion and ongoing urinary care
- Gain confidence in nursing abilities & skills to promote growth for your future!
- Building a life-long foundation!
Unit Successes and Designation:
- Daisy Award Nominations
- Heather Award Stories
- Vituity Award Winner
- Working together to deliver compassionate care of the highest quality
Unit Culture:
- 6-week new graduate RN orientation
- Experience Charge Nurses
- Excellent preceptors and support
- Banyan Virtual Nursing for admissions & discharge support
- Learning environment with nursing students each semester
RN Job Details:
Essential Job Duties:
- Collaborates with the physician or manager to determine needs of patients
- Completes the routine physical assessment using common assessment skills in a systematic manner.
- Contributes to plan of care for pre-defined patient problems.
- Respects patients' rights, including the right to inform, privacy, confidentiality, and the right to refuse care.
- Assists with patient education to promote self-care and patient independence.
- Follows company policies and procedures and department protocols.
- Assists the physician with special procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited ASN or BSN program
- Must have Indiana RN license
- Previous RN experience preferred
License/Certification:
- BLS certification
- IN RN license
In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.
How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health
Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.
As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
Salary : $5,250