Registered Nurse (RN) - Bariatrics/Plastics

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an on-site role in the 2G Bariatrics/Plastics surgical unit. The RN will provide direct patient care, monitor patients, administer medications and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Memorial Health offers comprehensive benefits, a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a Magnet hospital environment that

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Surgical unit (2G Bariatrics/Plastics).
• Administer medications and monitor patients for adverse effects.
• Assist with patient transfers and manage care equipment as needed.

Skills

Patient care

BLS/CPR

Safety protocols

Nursing assessments

Education

RN license (Illinois)

Tools

IV pumps

Capnography

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary: *** Up to $20,000.00 Sign-On Bonus ***

A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.

2G Bariatrics/Plastics

Surgical unit with subspecialties of plastics reconstruction/flaps with neurovascular monitoring that includes limb re-attachment, deep wounds (including vac dressings), sacral flaps, free flaps, breast reconstruction and tram flaps, as well as bariatric surgical patients, gynecology and general surgery patients.

Care includes large dressings, use of specialty beds, medication administration, tracheostomy management, drains, wound and oral suctioning, vac pumps, IV fluid administration, IVAC, PAC and IV pain management, capnography, leeching, chest tubes, NG suctioninig and Keofed/GT tube feedings.

To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Job Description:

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Pay Transparency $30.23 - $48.37

Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.