RN Graduate Med Surg

Community Health Systems; Indiana; Sur place; USD 56 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Systems in Indiana is seeking a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) to begin professional practice in an acute care setting under direct supervision. The role focuses on delivering basic patient care, administering treatments, and supporting patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

This entry-level position emphasizes competency development, adherence to nursing protocols, accurate EMR documentation, and collaboration with experienced RNs and medical teams.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• Active RN license with BCLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred but not required.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsabilités

• Assists in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans with experienced RNs.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring safety and protocol compliance.
• Performs patient assessments and documents vital signs and changes in EMR promptly.
• Provides patient and family education to support understanding and adherence.
• Supports mobility, hygiene, and daily living activities while maintaining a safe environment.
• Communicates changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs and care teams.
• Follows infection control, safety guidelines and hospital policies; participates in quality initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Connaissances

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Effective communication

Infection control

Formation

RN degree

State RN licensure

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) provides basic nursing care under the direct supervision of a licensed registered nurse (RN) in an acute care setting. This role is designed for newly graduated nurses who are transitioning into professional nursing practice. The Graduate RN delivers patient care, administers treatments, and supports patient education to promote recovery, safety, and well-being.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans, collaborating with experienced RNs and healthcare teams.

• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with protocols.

• Performs patient assessments, documenting vital signs, patient responses, and any changes in condition promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Provides patient and family education, addressing basic care, procedures, and treatment plans to promote patient understanding and adherence.

• Supports patient mobility, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment.

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, reporting changes in patient conditions to supervising RNs.

• Adheres to infection control protocols, patient safety guidelines, and hospital policies to maintain a safe care environment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.

• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.

• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.

• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

• ACL S - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred

• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred

• Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.