Registered Nurse

Job description

Munster Family Wellness Center
9800 Valparaiso Dr Munster, Indiana 46321
At Franciscan the Registered Nurse (RNs) Specialty are responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients in our specialty clinics. This role is critical in assisting providers and coworkers in coordinating patient care as well as functions as a liaison between patients, coworkers, and providers.
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations , many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Sign-on Bonus Available (Ask Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-on Bonus)
• Monday through Friday, day shift. No weekends
• M/W/Th/F 8:30am-5:00pm and Tuesday 11:30am-8:00pm
• Provide direct patient care, rooming patients, taking vitals, obtain medical history, administer vaccines, injections, medications, phlebotomy, point of care testing, medication reconciliation, starting IVs, triage, assisting with procedures, and conduct rounds with providers.
• Exceptional service to those we are privileged to serve including internal and external customers, via phone, electronic and in person.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills on multiple levels. Analysis and critical thinking to support provider.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, medications, procedures, treatment plans and chronic care management.
• Initiate and follow through on prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Required Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
Never or Rarely
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 .