Clinical Resource Nurse (1.0 FTE Days) at Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

Munster, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Expertise, Guidance, Support, Staff Development, Patient Care, Leadership, Collaboration, Education, Assessment, Care Planning, Documentation, Nursing Guidelines, Communication, Counseling, Competency Validation, Interdepartmental Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Franciscan Health Munster Campus 701 Superior Ave Munster, Indiana 46321 The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a registered nurse who is responsible for providing clinical expertise, guidance, and support for nurses. This position develops, facilitates, and evaluates unit orientation and staff development programs in collaboration with the Director and based on regulations and standards. The CRN may also provide hands-on care for some patients in special circumstances in order to provide additional support to the care team. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Alliance is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Alliance takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Education Goal Development Develops unit education goals based on a comprehensive needs assessment. Coordinates, develops, and facilitates unit specific staff development, using principles of adult education. Coordinates education and other validations of competency for unit personnel. Leadership & Collegiality Serves as a leader to promote the professional growth of peers. Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration to achieve project and organizational goals. Serves as a resource for and contributes to the professional development of interdisciplinary team members. Orientation Develops, coordinates, maintains, evaluates and improves components of the orientation process using evidenced-based practice. Monitors and documents the orientation process. Patient, Family, Staff and Student Education Identifies present and anticipates future learning needs. Provides counseling and support. Provides information on disease process, illness prevention, and medications. Validates learner comprehension. Utilizes Nursing Process Obtains accurate nursing history. Assesses, documents, and reports physiological and behavioral changes of the patient. Formulates an effective, individualized care plan and evaluates/ revises as needed. Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice. Nursing Guidelines Implementation Implements hospital and nursing guidelines and procedures in clinical practice. QUALIFICATIONS Required- 2-3 years current Med/Surg clinical experience Required- Registered Nurse (RN) License Required- 2 years Nursing/Patient Care Experience Required- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Patient Care Required within 90 days- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Preferred- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Preferred- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Resource Nurse provides clinical expertise and support for nurses, developing and evaluating staff development programs. They also facilitate unit orientation and may provide hands-on patient care in special circumstances.