Rn - Medical Office

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
Why Saint Joseph Health System?

• Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center
• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center
• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Nursing Scholarship opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible and accountable for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. The Registered Nurse is a patient advocate who provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

JOB DUTIES

• Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies.
• Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
• Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems.
• Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members.
• Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient's response.
• Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response.
• Provides patient and family teaching.
• Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient's response.
• Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
• Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN preferred.
Licensure: RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience: None.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.