Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Wabash General; Illinois; In loco; USD 41.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabash General Hospital is seeking a Med/Surg Registered Nurse to assess and plan nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. Responsibilities include implementing plans of care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and coordinating with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes thorough patient/family teaching, discharge planning, and timely reporting of changes in condition.

Competenze

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed and current IL RN license; new grads must sit for boards and apply for licensure within 6 months.
• Current CPR certification.
• Clinical experience preferred but not required.
• Strong nursing process and assessment skills.

Mansioni

• Assess patient needs using the Nursing Process for adults and geriatrics.
• Plan and implement care including IVs, catheters, feeding tubes, hygiene, and mobility.
• Administer IV and oral medications; monitor vitals and analgesia.
• Prepare patients for discharge and provide patient and family teaching.
• Respond to codes and emergencies; document and report changes to physician.

Conoscenze

Nursing assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

IV therapy

Formazione

Registered Nurse licensure (IL)

CPR Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $37.50 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient: adult and geriatric using the Nursing Process. Planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs. The average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. The RN is responsible to see that The Plan of Care is carried out through a range of patient care including: IV lines, catheters, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, enemas, hygiene needs, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, 02 setups, telemetry, decubitus care, monitoring of vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living. Administers IV and oral medications. Responsible for admission and discharge of patient along with patient and family teaching. Prepares patients for surgery. Responds to codes and emergencies. Administers quality control; counts narcotics, checks physician orders, updates patient charts, copies transfer papers, checks daily weights, monitors intake/output, and gives accurate report of patient’s condition to oncoming shift. Notifies Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in patient condition.

Schedule/Shift:

• May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.

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:

• Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• 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
• Work-Life Balance
• 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
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
• 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.

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