Registered Nurse - Renal Medical Unit - New Grad and RN

Registered Nurse

Sign-on bonus available!

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

Job Description

• 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.
• Actively demonstrate the organization's mission and core values and conduct oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Know and adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.
• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws and standards as they relate to the ethical and legal compliance plans and policies.
• Perform patient assessments by collecting and interpreting data.
• Develop a plan of care that addresses patient problems.
• Communicate with patients, families, and/or significant others, and the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and implementation of patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to implement care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Delegate, supervise, and evaluate care given by other nursing team members.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient's response.
• Identify potential emergency situations and initiate appropriate response.
• Provide patient and family teaching.
• Continuously evaluate and modify the plan of care and teaching plans based on the patient's response.
• Provide a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, falls prevention, blood transfusions, and safe medication administration.
• Attend mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education as designated by individual department standards.
• Assist with orientation of new employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or as workload or staffing variations require.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.