Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it’s a vocation Location: Midwest Healthcare Facility Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Weekend Program Sign-on Bonus: Please consult your recruiter regarding eligibility for the sign-on bonus! Benefits: We offer a competitive and affordable health insurance package that includes: Daily pay options! Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement annually. Paid maternity and paternity leave. Adoption assistance. A variety of health insurance plans and wellness programs. Retirement plans with employer matching. Short and long-term disability coverage. Employee assistance programs (EAP). *Note: Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position; exclusions may apply. Job Summary: The role involves delivering direct nursing care in alignment with the established policies, procedures, and protocols of our healthcare organization. Key Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Enhance patient care and quality of life by applying medical-surgical nursing standards and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing practices. Build strong relationships and advocate for patients and their families to create personalized care plans. Utilize the nursing process to formulate and execute care plans, gather assessment data, establish nursing diagnoses, and evaluate patient outcomes. Develop management strategies considering various dimensions of health responses, including physical, cultural, and social factors. Demonstrate understanding of how illnesses affect patients’ overall status. Exhibit leadership by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to assess needs and evaluate care outcomes. Engage in effective communication with patients and families to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care decisions. Educate patients and families on health maintenance and comfort measures. Promote a positive work environment by mentoring nursing colleagues and students. Apply evidence-based practices in medical-surgical nursing to meet the specific needs of patients. Maintain a state of alertness and safety in all activities. May conduct point-of-care testing as per established protocols. Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing. EXPERIENCE Minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Regularly communicate verbally to convey information. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry. Frequent visual acuity for near and far distances, including color differentiation. Regularly use smell to identify odors. Consistently use hearing for communication and to detect alarms or machinery issues. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional patient handling. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive movements. Occasional driving. Rarely crawl or run. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States) Job Type: Employee Department: NSG 8M MED/SURG Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.