PSSC Staff RN

Professional Standards

1. Performs patient assessments in a systematic and organized manner to provide high quality care and safe outcomes.  The nurse will exercise their autonomy when needed to make decisions in the best interest of the patient.
2. Education and implementation of the patient's plan of care will be shared with the patient and the family.
3. Communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary departments to coordinate the appropriate care for the endoscopy patients in the most efficient and highest quality manner.
4. Follow all relevant specialties (AORN, Gastroenterology, etc.), federal recommendations and hospital policies and procedures, when caring for the patient and performing other tasks.
5. Participate in perioperative services nursing and hospital wide Performance Improvement activities and unit-based council. 
6. Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
7. Pursue lifelong education, by staying current on professional changes and best practices within the health care system.
8. Be responsible for your FTE hours, clock into floated departments correctly, enter standby and call back time appropriately.
9. Maintain financial responsibility in helping to stay within the unit’s budget
10. Provide education and be a resource for other staff members, students, and new orientees.

Secondary Job Duties:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Education -- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred  Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing. 

Experience -- Graduate of RN Program

Why Choose Good Samaritan? 
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. 
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.