Nurse Leader
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Job Description
About the Company
The employer, Parkview, operates 4/5 Medical, a 40-bed medical unit. This unit specializes in the care of adults with a diverse range of medical diagnoses, including but not limited to COPD, CHF, Diabetes (type 1 and 2), renal failure, infectious diseases, heart/circulatory disorders, neurological disorders, stable acute illnesses, addiction, and mental health needs.
4/5 Medical maintains Parkview’s standard 5:1 nurse to patient ratio and offers flexible scheduling to its staff. The unit prides itself on fostering a team-focused environment where nurses actively support each other and their patients. The culture is described as one where the team “feels more like family,” providing a strong foundation for a nursing career. The unit also highlights opportunities for career progression, exemplified by internal transitions from Patient Care Technician to Student Nurse Apprentice to Registered Nurse within the department. This position is also eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Job Description, Detailed
The position outlined appears to be for a Nurse Leader (NL) role, although it also encompasses core Registered Nurse (RN) duties.
Key Responsibilities of the Nurse Leader (NL):
• Patient-Centered Care: Develops a comprehensive understanding of patients, their families, and caregivers by establishing strong partnerships dedicated to providing optimal care.
• Care Facilitation: Facilitates the delivery of optimal patient care by the entire healthcare team. This involves skills in delegation, facilitation, collaboration, critical thinking, and prioritization.
• Care Environment Management: Accountable for the overall management of patient care and the care environment.
• Communication: Ensures effective communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Professional Nursing Care: Independently plans and provides excellent professional nursing care for patients. This care must adhere strictly to physician orders, established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Clinical Practice, the Indiana Nurse Practice Act, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required within three years of employment. Failure to obtain a BSN within this timeframe will result in ineligibility to continue in the role.
• All coursework for the BSN must be completed outside of work hours.
• Grandfather Clause: Nurses holding an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) who were hired, rehired, or transferred from a non-nursing position prior to December 1, 2017, are exempt from the BSN requirement.
Licensure/Certification:
• A valid Registered Nurse License is required for the State where services will be provided.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.
• Additional certifications may be necessary for specific areas or specialties.
• Addendums for various specific RN roles (e.g., 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse) are mentioned and can be viewed on Parkview’s intranet.
Experience:
• Candidates must possess 2-3 years of experience in the specific area of specialty for which they are applying for the Nurse Leader (NL) role.
Other Qualifications:
• Candidates must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
