Registered Nurse Observation

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Observation Unit

Location

New Albany, Indiana

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team, adjusting interventions based on ongoing assessment findings.
• Administer medications, perform medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and operate medical equipment while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching, coordination with Case Management, and timely execution of discharge orders.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to team members, monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated care, and organize workload relative to patient acuity and unit activity.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction initiatives, fall prevention, pressure ulcer monitoring, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Proficiency in medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and use of medical equipment and technology.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family education.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior experience in an observation, medical-surgical, or acute care nursing setting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes evidence-based nursing, clinical autonomy, and a culture of healing and wellness.
• Work alongside a collaborative inter-professional team committed to nursing excellence and continuous quality improvement.