Monitored Care Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Wabash General Hospital; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans (457(b) and 401(a))

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible work schedules

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional development opportunities

Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

Wabash General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to perform comprehensive nursing assessments on admission and provide care across multiple systems. The role includes pre/post procedural duties, IV therapy, airway management, and patient/family education.

Documentation in the EMR and adherence to quality processes are required. The position requires IL RN licensure, CPR certification, and strong nursing process knowledge.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license required; new graduate must sit for boards and obtain IL licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Strong nursing practice skills with thorough patient assessment and care planning.
• Evidence-based nursing care and documentation in EMR Flowsheet.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessment on admission across neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, GI and GU systems.
• Care for pre/post procedural patients, including Recovery Room duties after hours.
• Administer IV therapy and manage airways (O2, ET tubes, suctioning, vents).
• Manage drains or tubes and related procedures; perform lab tests/specimens.
• Document thoroughly in the Electronic Medical Record Flowsheet; participate in quality control and narcotic counts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Physical assessment skills

Nursing process knowledge

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed and current IL RN registration

Current CPR Certification

Job description

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

Job Details

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:

• 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
  • Flexible work schedules
• 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
• 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.