Franciscan Health Lafayette Central 1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904 Full-time & PRN positions available! WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT WE NEED RNs ready to care for the whole person. WHY CHOOSE FRANCISCAN HOME HEALTH Enhanced benefit packages and pay structure to reward experience and expertise A collaborative work environment Professional development opportunities Work-life balance Evidence-based practice A more personal approach to patient care WHAT YOU WILL DO Make initial nursing evaluation visit to communicate with physician and determine a plan of care. Practice nursing according to Franciscan Alliance and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Collaborate with patients and their families, as well as members of a multidisciplinary team, to ensure optimal patient outcomes and enhancement of the patient experience. Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data pertinent to patient condition to determine the nursing diagnosis, patient needs and plan of care. Develop an appropriate plan of care based on objective and subjective data, observations, and communications from patient and family and continuously review and revise the plan of care as patient condition warrants. Communicate timely changes in patient’s assessment/ongoing reassessment to providers that warrant consideration and/or a change in the plan of care and maintain and coordinate communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe transitions and continuity in care delivery. Supervise clinical care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides. Serve in an on-call rotation and provides patient care outside of regular business hours. WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED Minimum one year of prior Acute Care, Home Health and/or Long Term Care experience. Develop own ways of working effectively and efficiently. Handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Accept personal accountability for deliverables and actions. Develop effective relationships with patients, hospital departments, and other external parties. Interpret test results and formulate reports. Educate patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment. Critical thinking skills. Maintain composure, even in very difficult situations. Prioritize and delegate tasks. Show sincere interest in others and their concerns. QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree - Required Bachelor's Degree - Preferred 1 year Acute Care - Required 2 years Home Health - Preferred 2 years Long Term Care - Preferred Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license - Required Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association - Required Driver's License - Required Auto Insurance - Required TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% 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.