What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Pre/Post/PACU position at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana?
Registered Nurse - Pre/Post/PACU - Full-time (36 hours a week)
noon-8:30pm 5 days one week and 4 days the next
This is a bedside staffing position and education position
RN to Preop/Recover a variety of surgical patients
Call: Once a month (times for call 7a-7p or 11p-7a)
Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team! Our passion is to deliver the highest level of expertise and technology locally, giving nurses at every stage in their career the opportunity to grow, lead and mentor into more specialized clinical areas of our hospital, close to home. Our highly professional team of nurses and doctors are committed to providing quality patient care with a family-centered approach.
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse; CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and ACLS within 3 months of hire. Additional Certifications within 90 days.
Education:
Completion of a nursing program diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
1) Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
2) Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of multidisciplinary care planning, as well as nursing
procedures, equipment utilized and strong knowledge of applicable regulations of a particular patient
population, i.e., cardiac care, med-surg., etc.
3) Requires strong working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs,
comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult,
geriatric) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized interdisciplinary
plan of care.
4) Requires strong analytical and organizational skills necessary to perform direct patient care activities,
recognize actual and potential problems, and collect data related to unit nursing care concerns.
5) Requires leadership skills in order to provide constructive feedback to peers regarding nursing issues,
participate in unit based decision making and support changes made.
6) Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written in order to
establish and maintain positive therapeutic/working relationships with all internal and external unit
customers, as needed.
As our RNs utilize their specialized skills, and unique training for each department, their dedication and commitment to our patients, families, the community and each other set us apart! Competitive offers may include sign on bonus, relocation packages, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment to name a few benefits. Recent grads can grow within our Nurse Residency program while experienced RNs can advance within the Clinical Advancement Program. Apply today to learn more about our full time, part time, and PRN positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
