RN

RN

1150 2 East- Critical Care Schedule: Day Shift. 36 Hours Weekly. 7:00am-7:15pm.

About the Position

A “Registered Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. The patient population in the Critical Care Unit consists of individuals with life-threatening conditions and complex medical needs, including but not limited to respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, traumatic injuries, neurological disorders, and post-operative complications. These patients require continuous monitoring, advanced life support interventions, and a multidisciplinary approach to ensure optimal outcomes and recovery.

Overview of Responsibilities

Must maintain competence in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP after initial training.

Expected to demonstrate a calm, pleasant, and professional demeanor.

Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff, physicians, and departments.

Committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety.

See Competency Checklist for Unit/Department/Service Area Specifics.

Requires interpersonal skills to instruct and comfort patients and their families, and maintain communication with a variety of internal and external staff.

Recognizes and reinforces positive efforts of the healthcare team and co-workers.

Addresses issues tactfully and in a timely manner.

Experience as determined by work area and hospital in order to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of unit and departmental policies and procedures.

Must meet established quality and quantity standards for the role.

Appropriately uses therapeutic touch to calm and comfort.

Demonstrates a cheerful demeanor through smiling and other non-verbal cues, maintaining a positive attitude and refraining from complaining.

Willing to work hard and assist others once own tasks are completed. Remains sensitive to the needs and workload of the entire unit/department.

Shows willingness to take ownership, using “I” or “we” rather than “they” or “them.” Avoids blaming others.

Demonstrates compassion by understanding and relating to patients’ situations, and helping them achieve their desired outcomes.

Supports the team by recognizing and celebrating successes, treating team members with respect, and participating actively in team activities.

Always prioritizes safety when making decisions.

Uses imagination to connect with others, fostering empathy and compassion.

Promotes and supports Reid’s services and regional market strategies to achieve “Lean” deployment strategies.

Demonstrates the ability to connect on a human level, including making eye contact and greeting patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Shows courteous interactions, including using correct voice inflection and positive body language.

Demonstrates empathy by acknowledging and validating patients' situations or experiences. (“It must be hard to…” “It must be difficult to…”)

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be

expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

Minimum education required: Associates, Bachelor's, or Masters Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certification

Minimum licensure required: Licensure in State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse Position: RN-Charge, Department: Critical Care About Reid We take pride in walking with patients and families during some of life’s most consequential journeys. In the communities we serve, we responsibly invest in equitable, compassionate care through service, patient advocacy, and education. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customer’s expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We need individuals who align with our mission, vision, values and key service behaviors. We are responsible to work together as one team toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. About the Position A “Charge Nurse” is a licensed registered nurse who is responsible for coordinating all administrative, technical and/or clinical functions relating to the provision of services on a per shift basis within their unit/department. Provides leadership to maximize customer satisfaction. Functions as a significant member of the unit leadership structure and assists the Unit Manager with developing educational programs, formulation of policies and procedures, establishing goals, engaging in problem-solving activities and fiscal management. Possesses the maturity, ability and flexibility to deal effectively with the constantly changing situations encountered in the complex health care environment. The patient population in the Critical Care Unit consists of individuals with severe and life-threatening conditions, including but not limited to respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, traumatic injuries, and post-surgical complications. These patients require advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and a high level of coordination among the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety. Supervisory Responsibilities No positions will formally report to the Charge Nurse; however, the Charge Nurse will be responsible for the oversight and administration of nursing services for their unit/department, including providing guidance and direction to all employees working within the department during their shift. Fundamental Expectations for Success • Routinely demonstrates a strong commitment to Reid’s behavioral standards by serving as a role model to others. Please refer to the electronic copy for the latest version. • Consistently demonstrates the behavior standards identified in Reid’s Mission, Vision and Values at all times. • Practices the Key Service Behaviors to support an outstanding customer and employee experience. • Adheres to Reid’s confidentiality policies related to patients, family and visitors, staff, physicians, and customers. • Takes pride and care in personal appearance and reports to work in attire that projects professionalism and respect. • Completes all required hospital education and employee health requirements on time. • Follows Reid’s confidentiality policies related to customers, family and visitors, and employees. • Perform work in a safe manner and follow all Reid safety requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for the coordination of patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation during an assigned shift. • Responsible for the coordination of services and patient flow including admissions, discharges, and resource allocation during the shift and multidisciplinary rounding to assure consistent and appropriate patient care. • Demonstrates that she/he can work independently within scope of practice. • Uses appropriate resources – Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy, etc. • Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime. • Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime and incidental overtime. • Holds team accountable for good time management practices. • Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes. • Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes. • Proactively resolves scheduling shortages/overages. Position Description for RN-Charge, CCU • Objectively promotes conflict resolution in a professional manner and serves as a nonbiased mediator. • Accepts and offers team direction. • Open to constructive feedback. • Remains flexible wit