Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Day Shift)
About The Position
The Med/Surg Registered Nurse assesses the needs of adult and geriatric patients using the Nursing Process and plans nursing care to meet their spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs. The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4. The RN carries out the Plan of Care through a range of patient care activities, including IV lines, catheters, feeding tubes, nasogastric tubes, enemas, hygiene, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen setups, telemetry, decubitus care, vital-sign monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The nurse administers IV and oral medications; manages patient admissions and discharges; teaches patients and families; prepares patients for surgery; and responds to codes and emergencies. The role also includes quality-control tasks, counting narcotics, checking physician orders, updating patient charts, preparing transfer papers, checking daily weights, monitoring intake and output, and providing an accurate report to the oncoming shift. The RN notifies the Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in a patient's condition. The schedule is 7:00 am–7:30 pm. The nurse may be required to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in Illinois. New graduates must sit for boards and submit for Illinois licensure within six months of hire.
- Current CPR certification.
- Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assess adult and geriatric patients using the Nursing Process.
- Plan and provide nursing care addressing patients’ spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs.
- Carry out the Plan of Care, including IV lines, catheters, feeding tubes, nasogastric tubes, enemas, hygiene, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen setups, telemetry, decubitus care, vital-sign monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Administer IV and oral medications.
- Admit and discharge patients and provide patient and family teaching.
- Prepare patients for surgery and respond to codes and emergencies.
- Perform quality-control tasks, count narcotics, check physician orders, update patient charts, copy transfer papers, check daily weights, and monitor intake and output.
- Give an accurate report of each patient's condition to the oncoming shift.
- Notify the Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in a patient's condition.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program.
- Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan with employer contributions.
- Paid vacation of 12 to 27 days per year, based on years of service.
- 12 sick days per year, accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Six observed paid holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness programs.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
