Special Response Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Company: Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Campus
Location: Olympia Fields
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Special Response Registered NurseWHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Meeting the highest standards of health care requires everyday leaders who encourage good health. Caretakers who don't just administer medication, but who actively listen and assess each patient - looking the patient in the eye and letting them know that they are seen and heard and cared for. RN doesn't just stand for Registered Nurse here - it stands for Required Nurturer.

Can you accurately assess health needs and develop nursing care plans? Do you want to work in an environment where faith and compassion are valued? Have you longed for a place that values your skills and gives you a chance to grow them? If so - get ready to apply to your next job.

WHAT WE NEED

Caring, skilled health inspirers

WHAT YOU WILL DO

* Adapt and implement teaching and counseling techniques to level of patient and family comprehension.


* Validate and document patient understanding related to teaching and counseling provided.


* Demonstrate competence in basic nursing skills and critical care nursing skills.


* Maintain established safety, environmental, and infection control standards and take appropriate corrective action for identified infractions.


* Accurately implement physician orders and seek clarification if needed.


* Respond to all Code Blue(s) and RRT(s).


* Participate as an active member of stroke team.


* Provide clinical resource and critical thinking skills for nursing staff throughout the facility.


* Function as the shift charge nurse for the critical care unit during the assigned shift.


* Coordinate ICU staff assignments and supervise work activities of professional and non-professional personnel.


* Direct patient placement and/or assignment in ICU



WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

* Problem-solve and handle emergency situations.


* Critical care training.


* Stroke certification.


* Talk to others to convey information effectively.


* Actively looking for ways to help people.


* Strong attention to detail.


* Strong communication skills, verbal and written.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

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