Inpatient Surgical Nurse – Night Shift

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an RN to provide direct patient care in an inpatient surgical unit, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Career progression and competitive benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• RN license in Illinois.
• No prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.

Job description

Provides direct patient care in an inpatient surgical unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
• Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing, RN license, and no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills are essential.

Additional Requirements:

• Commitment to safety and alertness as this is a safety-sensitive role.

This role offers opportunities for career progression through a structured nurse career ladder, emphasizing professional growth, leadership, and service excellence, and includes competitive pay, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits.