Registered Nurse

West Lafayette Medical Center915 Sagamore Parkway W West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in multiple physician offices to provide professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, medical care evaluation, and education by following established standards and practices. The RN float assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care and functions as a liaison between patients, staff, and providers.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana. 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 11 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 your Talent Acquisition Advisor if eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
• Monday - Friday Days, No weekends & No Holidays
• Enjoy work life balance with consistent day shift schedule and observed holidays off work
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise
• A more personal approach to patient care with evidence-based approach
• Work with physicians, nurses and patients to resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice
• Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications regarding medical care according to standard medical record documentation requirements
• Submit electronically/fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions according to Physician orders.
• Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness
• Acquire pre-certs/prior authorizations for patient needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree -Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Valid RN license to practice in the state or as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) upon hire - Required
• 2 years Nursing/Patient Care - Preferred
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

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.