Staff Nurse-Peri Anesthesia Testing

Date: Mar 4, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division: Hospital

Schedule
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Full Time

Shift
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Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

Non-Exempt

The Staff Nurse II provides clinical care and uses coordination skills for every patient served. This includes understanding of the expected patients served in the unit'(s) nursing care is delivered using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-Synergy, the ability to coordinate with the patient and family/loved ones and other healthcare disciplines to ensure care is appropriate to meet patient care needs.

• Promotes a healthy work environment for all that provide care while encouraging collaboration for excellence in patient care outcomes
• Effectively performs all nursing functions in an efficient manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model demonstrating synergy characteristics: clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry and facilitation of learning
• Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needs
• Engages patient/significant other with appropriate health information in a timely manner & shares written informational material as evidenced by feedback & observation; documentation is reflected in the medical record
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm & professional manner
• Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings
• Demonstrates understanding, supports & participates the role of shared governance at the unit & hospital- wide level to help engage the staff & unit to achieve success in unit-based & organizational goals

• Demonstrates the understanding of the customer service concept & skills & applies to professional practice.
• Provides personal & individualized patient care to provide comfort & well-being for the patient acknowledging physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs
• Hourly Rounds consistently within the shift to all patients or areas covered to assess care and service
• Provides timely feedback on any customer service issue to the right person/department & participates objectively in the review of customer service issues & service recovery in a timely fashion with the unit/department leadership
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with staff, patients/families, physicians, other departments & external contacts

• Maintains safe patient care & advocates for patient safety
• Participates in clinical or operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice

• Demonstrates ability to ensure effective care is given based upon patient care needs.
• Facilitates patient throughput throughout the shift
• Collaborates with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs

• Effectively acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff & learners
• Maintains a positive & calming working relationship with all, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions

• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
• RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university
• Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units to practice
• Minimum of 1-year clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse

• Demonstrates the following skills and abilities:
  • Operates specialized equipment
  • Competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures
  • Effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient
  • Knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs
  • Uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific…