Monitored Care Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The nurse performs a nursing assessment on admission including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary parameters. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to care of the pre and post procedural/surgical patient (Recovery Room after hours), IV therapy, external pacing, management of airways (O2
therapy, ET tubes, tracheostomy management, NT/ET suctioning, vents, and chest tubes. Other duties are management of patient with drains or tubes (feeding, lavage, PEG), catheters (urethral, suprapubic, 3-way irrigation), those requiring laboratory tests or specimens, administration of blood and blood products, and preparation of  patient for transfer to another unit or hospital. The MCU nurse is responsible for patient/family teaching, participating in Quality control, narcotic counts, checking physician orders, reviewing previous test results, and understands significance. Maintains complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Record Flowsheet.

Schedule/Shift:                   

• May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.
• 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed and current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.  New graduate must sit for boards and submit for IL licensure within 6 months of hire.  
• Current CPR Certification
• Clinical experience preferred but not required
• Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

1. Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
2. Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
4. Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work schedules
5. Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
6. Additional Perks
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.