Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation - FT

Company: Ascension
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 15, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

THE ST. VINCENT OBSERVATION UNIT IS LOOKING FOR A NURSE LIKE YOU!!

OBSERVATION NURSE - THIS IS YOUR PERFECT JOB!

• GREAT PATIENT RATIO = CHECK
• CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT = CHECK
• VALUED OPINION OF PHYSICIAN = CHECK
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT = CHECK
• AWESOME MANAGEMENT & TEAM = CHECK
• YOUR OPINION MATTERS = CHECK 

                  APPLY NOW!

OBSERVATION UNIT CONSISTS OF 46 BEDS AND A NURSE TO PATIENT RATIO OF 1:4 OR 1:5

Join our team of highly skilled medical surgical nurses. Known for our Excellent Teamwork, we work together as a team and support each other as family.  Our associates are flexible, hardworking and great critical thinkers.  We are a Post Surgical unit where we provide care to patients after routine & complicated surgeries

As a member of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis you will be a part of the largest Catholic mission-driven, not-for-profit health care system in the United states.

PATIENTS WE SERVE:

Our patient population is a large variety of diagnosed patients with multiple comorbidities:  Patients who have undergone general or laparoscopic surgery for GI related diagnoses: Crohn’s, Diverticulitis, Pancreatitis. We also take observation patients with diagnoses of vertigo, chest pain, dehydration, asthma exacerbation as well as patients with ostomy or complex would care needs.

Experience preferred: Minimum of 6 months clinical nursing experience as an RN in an acute care setting.

St. Vincent Observation unit is located at 2001 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 is hiring Full-Time, Rotating Shift - RN - Day or Night shift, 3 shifts/week.  Full-Time (36 hours) a week; scheduled every third weekend, and every other major and minor holiday, and on-call commitment.  Shifts are 12 hours. 

Excellent Benefits and Faith based Culture - Join us and Make a Difference - Apply Today!

Keywords: Observation, Medical Surgical, Med/Surg, Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or jobtransfer date.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Serving the greater Indianapolis area and Evansville, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. We operate 24 hospitals — in addition to outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and more — and offer careers in a wide range of services. We provide generous paid time off for work-life balance, a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and more to help our associates flourish personally and professionally. When you join Ascension St. Vincent, you join a diverse team of more than 15,000 associates and 3,000 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all — especially to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, explore a career with us today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Ascension St. Vincent is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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