Overview Provides direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, assesses, and evaluates and implements patients plan of care for an assigned period of time.
Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications Job Summary JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of a variety of medical equipment. Excellent oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to administer medications per policy and procedure. Ability to follow the National Patient Safety Goals. Ability to interpret lab and diagnostic results as it relates to patients status. Ability to communicate with all disciplines using SBAR. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrates courteous, kind and a caring, compassionate, positive attitude and support to the organization.
Clinical Skills Bedside Manner Infection Control Nursing Skills Physiological Knowledge Administering Medication Medical Teamwork Multi-tasking Listening Verbal Communication Health Promotion and Maintenance
ED/ICU Requirement ACLS MED SURG AREAS Requirement BLS
Education Bachelors Nursing Preferred College Diploma Nursing Required 2 Years RN Required Licensed Registered Nurse Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
Promotes and restores patients health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members; and utilizes evidence-based practice.
Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods; establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support in accordance with our mission statement.
Exemplifies the INURSE values through integrity, nursing excellence, unity, respect, scholar, and evidence-based practice.
Contributes to the operation of the department by maintaining equipment; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques; maintains nursing supplies inventory by anticipating needed supplies and using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
A recognized leader in Lake County, Methodist offers specialized staff, comprehensive services and technically advanced equipment and facilities. This leadership is a reflection of our commitment to optimize the health and well being of our communities.
We continue to add to our team individuals who are dedicated, motivated, highly skilled, and willing to bring their hearts to share with those we serve.
Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. We also provide tuition reimbursement, life insurance and 401k with a fixed hospital contribution, plus a 50% matching contribution. Time away from the hospital is awarded through our Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plan.
Come and join our team of dedicated professionals here at The Methodist Hospitals. Our continued goal is to deliver excellent healthcare while providing a work environment that is second to none. Excellent career opportunities await you at Methodist Hospitals.