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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Admission/Discharge Nurse to join our team. This role will begin as an on-site position with a primary focus on coordinating patient admissions and discharges with the opportunity for this role to transition to a virtual on campus position in the coming months.
Evening shift 3pm- 11pm
Job Summary:
Administers care and education to patients and families through a virtual platform. Provides resources, education and leadership to the nursing caregivers and communicates interdepartmentally with the care team. The Connect Care Nurse will be located on the Good Samaritan campus and be an integral part of the patient care team.
Essential Job Duties:

1. Assess patient need for self-care instructions related to admission diagnosis or chronic disease process.
2. Collaborates with care team to develop the plan of care for patients requiring education and/or intervention.
3. Initiates instruction and promotes self-care.
4. Implements strategies to provide patient, significant other, and staff participation in health promotion.
5. Utilizes age specific criteria to provide education.
6. Documents in designated sections of computerized record (i.e. education, discharge).
7. Maintains communication both intra and interdepartmentally for continuity of care and patient education.
8. Seeks educational resources and creates learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for his/her competence in nursing practice and individual professional growth.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Job Specifications:

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Certification preferred.
2. Experience: Graduate of RN Program

Five years of nursing practice with teaching experience preferred.
Two years of experience in perspective specialty
Computer skills including Microsoft, PowerPoint, Word, Excel

1. Licensure: Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Indiana
   Basic Life Support certification

Performance Requirements:

1. Mental:

Able to interpret data, synthesize information, critical thinking and problem solving.

1. Physical:

Hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity for keyboard operation. Ability to visually assess clinical practice, patient conditions and to communicate with patients, peers, ancillary staff, physicians, students and patient's families.

1. Skills & Abilities:

Computer skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel. Specialized clinical management and analytic skills. Communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients over virtual platforms, ensuring that patients understand instructions and feel supported.

1. Working Conditions:

Clean, well-lighted area.
Reports to:
A. Reports to the Nurse Manager and/or Director of the department.
About Us
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.
About the Team
Join Our Team
Good Samaritan is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible work schedules - Full time/part time/supplemental - Day/Eve/Night
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free access to fitness center
• Career advancement opportunities