What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-UHR EMERGENCY ROOM position at Union Health?
You belong at Union!
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 make up 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 Emergency Room RN’s play a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in at Union Health. The Emergency Department at Union Hospital provides emergency care for patients of all ages, treating various common illnesses and injuries, and performing immediate treatment and lifesaving procedures in all types of emergency situations.
This unit is led by Director, Jennifer Powell.
Essential & valuable nursing skills gained on this unit:
- Rapid assessment and triage
- Advance procedures (IV insertion, wound care, surgical procedure assistance)
- Diagnostic proficiency (interpreting labs, EKGs, radiology films)
- Critical thinking, multitasking, adaptability, and triaging
- Effective teamwork among all skill levels
- Trauma care
Unit Culture:
- 12-14 weeks new graduate RN orientation
- Nurse Residency for new graduate RN's
- Preceptor and Mentor Support
- Fostering environment for teamwork
- Ancillary services such as phlebotomy, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, and transport services offer nursing support
- Open communication with leadership and shared ideas to support growth of unit and individual
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, ACLS, PALS, NIH, TNCC 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.
Salary : $5,250