Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Why Saint Joseph Health System?
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

What we offer:

NO mandatory overtime
Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD
Sign-On Bonus
Retirement savings account with employer match
Generous paid time off programs
Employee referral incentive program
Tuition/professional development reimbursement
Nursing Scholarship opportunities
State of the art equipment
Supportive team approach
Unlimited CEUs

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

About the job:
As a nurse at Saint Joseph Health System you are responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Our RNs are patient advocates who provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Other Duties Performed:

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information. Adheres to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies.
Performs patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
Develops a plan of care, which addresses patient problems.
Communicates with patients, families and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
Delegates, supervises, and evaluates care given by other nursing team members.
Documents nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient’s response.
Identifies potential emergency situations and initiates appropriate response.
Provides patient and family teaching.
Continuously evaluates and modifies the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient’s response.
Provides a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
Attends mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
Assists with orientation of new employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

Education Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Licensure: RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience: None.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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