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RN-RESOURCE-TIER I - Med Surg

The Methodist Hospitals

Gary, INFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Gary, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Registered NurseCertified Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationBLSBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Methodist Hospitals is hiring a RN-RESOURCE-TIER I - Med Surg. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assessing, evaluating, and implementing care plans. This role involves administering medications, interpreting lab results, and communicating patient status to other healthcare disciplines. The RN also coordinates care plans and provides health education to patients and their families.

Key focus areas include Administer medications within scope of practice and hospital policies, Assess, evaluate, interpret, and document patients' physical and mental status, and Communicate patients' status with other health care disciplines.

Successful candidates bring College Diploma In Nursing, 2 Years Recent Med Surg, and Licensed Registered Nurse. Important skills include Thorough Knowledge Of Medical Equipment, Oral Communication, Communication, Problem Solving, Administer Medications Per Policy And Procedure, and Follow National Patient Safety Goals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Thorough Knowledge of Medical EquipmentOral CommunicationCommunicationProblem SolvingAdminister Medications Per Policy and ProcedureFollow National Patient Safety GoalsInterpret Lab and Diagnostic ResultsCommunicate With All Disciplines Using SBARMulti-TaskingCourteousKindCaringCompassionatePositive AttitudeClinical SkillsBedside MannerInfection ControlNursing SkillsPhysiological KnowledgeAdministering MedicationMedical TeamworkListeningHealth Promotion and MaintenanceEvidence Based PracticeIntegrityNursing ExcellenceUnityRespectScholar

Qualifications

College Diploma Nursing2 Years Recent Med Surg ExperienceLicensed Registered NurseCertified Cardiac Pulmonary ResuscitationBLSBachelors NursingACLS

Full job description

Overview Job Summary JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Thorough knowledge of a variety of medical equipment.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills.

  • Ability to administer medications per policy and procedure.

  • Ability to follow the National Patient Safety Goals.

  • Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results as it relates to patients status.

  • Ability to communicate with all disciplines using SBAR.

  • Ability to multi-task.

  • Demonstrates courteous, kind and a caring, compassionate, positive attitude and support to the organization.

  • Clinical skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance.

  • ED/ICU Requirement: ACLS MED SURG AREAS Requirement: BLS College Diploma Nursing Required

EDUCATION

  • Bachelors Nursing Preferred

  • College Diploma Nursing Required

  • 2 Years Recent Med Surg Required

  • Licensed Registered Nurse

  • Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Provides direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, assesses, and evaluates and implements patients plan of care for an assigned period of time. Responsibilities Administers medications within the scope of practice and the hospital’s policies and procedures. Assesses, evaluates, interprets and documents the patients physical and mental status. Communicates the patients status with other health care disciplines. Coordinates and develops the patients plan of care with all health care disciplines. Performs and assists with medical and nursing procedures. Provides pertinent health care education to patients and patients family.   Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned. Qualifications Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members; and utilizes evidence based practice. Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support in accordance with our mission statement. Exemplifies the INURSE values through integrity, nursing excellence, unity, respect, scholar, and evidence based practice. Contributes to the operation of the department by maintaining equipment; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques; maintains nursing supplies inventory by anticipating needed supplies and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

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