Job Description
Overview
IU Health Bedford Med Surg unit is a 20 room unit with 40 bed capacity. We provide 24-hour care to acutely ill medical patients. The patient population ranges from the young adult to geriatric age groups. The most common conditions treated include stroke, TIA, diabetes management, pancreatitis, and wound management, and post-surgical plus much more. Nursing skills gained through working on this unit include Stroke Certification and the ability to care for a wide range of patient conditions. You will gain immense knowledge in a place youll be happy to call home.
The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of IU Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and follows all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
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Qualifications/knowledge/skills/abilities
* Requires an Associate's of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
* Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
* Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
* Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
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Indianapolis, IN
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