Job Description

Lafayette 3920 Building3920 St Francis Way Lafayette, Indiana 47905

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
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• 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