Inpatient Surgical RN - Hourly Rate

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; East Alton (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Med Surg to provide direct patient care in a surgical unit. The role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Open to new graduates with up to 2 years of experience, the position offers three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and opportunities for professional growth within a career ladder framework and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• RN license with nursing diploma/associate's degree (bachelor's preferred).
• No experience required; 0–2 years preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care based on nursing standards.
• Promoting patient- and family-centered care and education on illness management and medication administration.
• Ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in care delivery.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and culture.
• Communicating effectively across the care continuum to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Med Surg, providing direct patient care in a surgical unit.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care based on standards of nursing practice.
• Promoting patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participating in activities to ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans with interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural factors.
• Communicating effectively across care continuum to ensure seamless patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills.

Additional Details

• Open to both new graduates and experienced nurses.
• Night shift: three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Supports professional growth through a career ladder, recognition programs, and comprehensive benefits.
• Position emphasizes safety, community engagement, and patient-centered care in a supportive environment.