Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

At our organization, we believe that your work is more than just a career; it’s a true calling.

Position Details

• Worker Type: Regular
• Program: Weekend Program
• Sign-on Bonus: Please consult with your recruiter regarding eligibility for the sign-on bonus!

Benefits Overview

We offer a competitive and affordable health insurance package that includes:

• Daily pay options!
• Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 annually.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Support for adoption.
• A variety of health insurance plans and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Note: Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, and some exclusions may apply.

Job Summary

The role involves delivering direct nursing care in line with the established policies, procedures, and protocols of our healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance patient care quality and life by applying medical-surgical nursing standards and systematically evaluating nursing practices.
• Build effective relationships and advocate for patients and their families to create personalized care plans.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Formulate assessment and management strategies considering various dimensions of health and human responses.
• Demonstrate understanding of the effects of illness on patients’ overall status.
• Exhibit leadership by collaborating with patients, families, and the interprofessional team to assess needs and evaluate care outcomes.
• Engage in effective communication to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care decisions.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and comfort measures.
• Promote a healthy work environment by mentoring nursing colleagues and students.
• Apply evidence-based practices to ensure age-specific and clinical needs are met.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety in all activities.
• Conduct point-of-care testing as per established guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year as a registered nurse.

Physical Requirements

• Regular verbal communication skills.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of vision for close and distant tasks.
• Regular use of hearing for communication and monitoring equipment.
• Occasional driving and physical movements such as bending and twisting.

Licensure and Certifications

Required certifications based on the state of work location:

• Illinois: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association and Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Missouri: BLS from the American Heart Association and RN license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State.
• Oklahoma: BLS from the American Heart Association and RN license from the Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Wisconsin: BLS from the American Heart Association and RN license from the Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift (United States)
• Job Type: Employee
• Department: NSG 8M MED/SURG
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Additional Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and provide 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 employees to access earned wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition assistance 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 law.