Registered Nurse (Rn) / Prn

Company: Regency Hospital - Northwest Indiana
Location: East Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Critical Illness Recovery HospitalRegistered Nurse (RN)PRN/Per Diem/As Needed-Night shiftAt Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 48,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!Responsibilities:You will ensure that the nursing care plan is being followed by being a Champion of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.Receiving admissions and/or transfers to the unit.Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems.Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry.Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.Competence in Rapid Response and code events.Promoting continuous quality improvement.Instructing and counseling patients/families.Qualifications:You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.Minimum requirements:Valid State RN License required.Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RN must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:Clinical experience preferred.Additional Data:We'd love for you to join the team!Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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