STAFF NURSE I - Burn Unit *New Grads and Seasoned Nurses Encouraged to Apply

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health values.
• Effectively prioritizes to meet the individual needs of the patient, utilizing the Synergy Model.
• Rapidly identifies and appropriately intervenes, in a crisis situation, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Makes sound clinical decisions with the ability to articulate rationale behind decisions, incorporating Evidence Based Practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource to others
• Medication administration is timely, in accordance to hospital policy.
• Medication knowledge base is at the level allowing sound clinical decision making
• Area specific technical skills: Knowledgeable in performing and assisting with procedures; Proficiency in use of unit specific equipment
• Reflective of hospital and unit specific standards
• Pain assessment and reassessment documented per hospital policy
• Documentation reflects evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching
• Presence of Discharge planning and teaching
• Ensures appropriate utilization of all IT systems for patient care
• Effectively acts as a Preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners
• Supports and participates in Shared Governance initiatives.
• Participates in identification of clinical or operational PI opportunities, using Evidence Based Practice, e.g. Handwashing compliance
• Promotes teamwork and serves as a Mentor for new staff
• Maintains state of Regulatory Readiness/Follows the National Patient Safety

Job Requirements

•    Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
•    RN degree from a national accredited college or university
•    Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units of practice
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates the following skills and abilities:
  • operates specialized equipment
  • competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures
  • effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient
  • knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
  • knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs
  • uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies
  • fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions
  • functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately
  • follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately
  • competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results
  • recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes
• Performs CPR and other technical skills
• Positions patients
• Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently
• Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
• Critical thinking skills are essential