RN - Medsurg

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Got a heart like Indiana

Northwest Indiana is comprised of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, and Jasper counties in Indiana. This region neighbors Lake Michigan and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Northwest Indiana is the state's second-largest urban area after the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Indianapolis Airport is one of the medium-sized US airports, located 11 km from Indianapolis. Airport is the largest in Indiana, and the only one handling more than 1 million passengers.

About 150 flights are serviced every day, with Delta and Southwest Airlines having the most flights. However, the airport also offers flights by low-cost airlines like Allegiant and Contour. Atlanta and Chicago are top connected cities with IND airport. To get to Indianapolis, there are scheduled bus services, taxis and car rentals. Explore Northern Indiana

VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System was formed in 1995 from the merger of the Fort Wayne and Marion hospitals under a single administrative unit. In 2019, the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System had 1,887 employees and maintained 301 operating beds. Serve more than 44,000 Veterans each year. Marion VA Medical Center was originally built as the Marion branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.

It has been open since 1889. Fort Wayne VA Medical Center opened in 1950. St. Joseph County VA Clinic opened in 2017 in a 71,000-square-foot facility.

Provide patient-centered care by performing the following tasks:

• Assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
• Assess and act on significant changes in the patient's health condition
• Carry out the plan of care by performing assigning delegated tasks
• Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record
• Communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner
• Complete nursing assessments within required time frames
• Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient
• Meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs
• Meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families
• Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN's assigned shift
• Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition and update patient care plans
• Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership
• Perform head-to-toe assessment
• Insert IV lines
• Care of PICC lines
• Administer medication including IVs
• Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
• Measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.
• Interpret cardiac "rhythm strips" to correctly identify cardiac arrythmias and provide appropriate intervention
• Perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary
• Obtain and deliver specimens to lab
• Perform tracheostomy care
• Perform non-acute/acute ventilator care, as needed
• Perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy
• Perform deep suctioning, which may include obtaining specimens
• Assess for and administer tube feedings
• Assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation
• Educate patients and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration
• Activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition
• Respond and assist in an emergency situation
• Perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran safety
• Perform patient belongings and Contraband inspection and documentation as outlined by facility policy
• Provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Health Technicians

Must have an Associates or Bachelor's degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nursing program. Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association. Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred, but not required for Med/Surg RNs.

RNs must have a minimum of one-year experience in the clinical areas of intended assignment