Health Unit Coordinator
Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City seeks an Indiana licensed registered nurse.
Position summary:
To provide direct nursing care to a select group of patients while working cooperatively and collegially with ancillary nursing staff and other hospital team members. To provide professional nursing practice in a clinical setting by: applying the nursing process; assessing the patient’s clinical condition while prescribing appropriate nursing actions to meet the needs of the patient; assuring quality patient care utilizing standards of practice established by the facility; providing educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals; and communicating effectively using both verbal and written abilities. This position supervises Patient Care Assistants, Patient Care Novices, and Health Unit Coordinators. Basic computer knowledge required. Bachelor’s or Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Current CPR certification required.
ACLS required for ICU, ED, 2E, Endocopy, Cath Lab, Cardiac Services, OR, Woodland Surgery Center and PACU. PALS required for ED, Peds, PACU, and Woodland Surgery Center. New hires are given 90 days or before unit based orientation to complete ACLS and PALS requirements. ENPC and TNCC preferred for ED. Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification preferred for ED and Behavioral Medicine Unit. NRP is required for all OB Registered Nurses within 90 days of hire to the unit.