RN - Rheumatology Clinic (Per Diem)

About the Role

Join Guthrie Lourdes Rheumatology as a Per Diem Registered Nurse and become part of a close-knit outpatient team dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with complex rheumatologic conditions. Located in the Medical Office Building adjacent to Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team in a collaborative practice environment that works closely with infusion services. This position is ideal for an experienced RN seeking flexible weekday hours in an outpatient setting.

Schedule

• Per diem position with schedule typically supporting coverage 2-3 days per week
• Daytime hours that may vary based on clinic needs
• No weekends, no holidays, and no travel requirements

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of employment
• At least one year of experience as a registered nurse (or less than one year if transitioned from a Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency program)
• BLS certification (must maintain)
• BSN in Nursing preferred
• Specialty Certification preferred
• ACLS and PALS are unit dependent
• Must meet individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment
• Nurses with infusion experience are encouraged to apply, although not required

Essential Functions

• Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops, updates, and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including students; facilitates formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self-safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
• Leader in Practice Setting & Community: Demonstrates leadership as change agent using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation. In partnering with colleagues, appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations

Pay

$40.00 - $54.12 per hour