ID - RN, Night Shift Med/Surg

$60-$65 an hour

Job Summary (List Format): Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)




- Provides direct patient care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.
- Coordinates and implements patient treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing services in accordance with current evidence-based practices and facility standards.
- Utilizes strong clinical judgment and critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Administers medications, treatments, and IV therapy as ordered by physicians.
- Monitors patient vital signs, symptoms, and progress, and reports any changes promptly.
- Educates patients and families regarding treatment, discharge instructions, and health management.
- Maintains accurate and thorough documentation in electronic health records (EMR).
- Ensures compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Assists with patient recovery post-surgery, manages chronic and acute medical conditions, and responds to emergencies.
- Delegates and supervises tasks performed by nursing assistants, ESTs, and Unit Clerks.
- Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Acts as a mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and new staff.
- Attends required staff meetings and participates in continuing education for professional growth.
- Maintains effective communication with diverse patient populations and healthcare professionals.
- Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Required to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts as needed.
- Maintains good physical, emotional, and mental health to meet job demands.
- Holds current RN license (Idaho or approved compact state), BLS, and ACLS certifications; PALS required within one year of hire.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred); prior medical-surgical experience preferred.