RN Inpatient Med Surg

LewisGale Regional Health System; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance and education support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse Inpatient Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The RN will assess patient conditions, perform medical procedures, and educate patients and families about their treatment plans. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and educational support, are provided. Successful candidates must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications within specified timeframes, and no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN).
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's condition during admission and shifts.
• Perform procedures as ordered and document care.
• Respond promptly to patient requests.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Patient Care

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

As a RN Inpatient Med Surg, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• Associate Degree.
• No Travel Required.
• No experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.