Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Wabash General Hospital•Mt Carmel, IL

About The Position

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse assesses adult and geriatric patients using the Nursing Process and plans care to address 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, administers IV and oral medications, and is responsible for patient admissions and discharges, patient and family education, and preparing patients for surgery. The nurse responds to codes and emergencies and performs quality-control and documentation duties, including counting narcotics, checking physician orders, updating patient charts, preparing transfer papers, checking daily weights, monitoring intake and output, and reporting patient conditions to the oncoming shift. The RN notifies the Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in a patient's condition. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The nurse may be required to work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. Wabash General Hospital describes itself as a community-focused healthcare provider committed to compassionate, personalized care for patients and families across all generations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of 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 nursing care to meet 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.
Manage patient admissions and discharges and provide patient and family teaching.
Prepare patients for surgery.
Respond to codes and emergencies.
Perform quality-control duties, including counting narcotics and checking 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 patient condition.

Benefits

Health, medical, dental, and vision coverage options, with employer contributions to premiums.
Free internal prescription program.
457(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
401(a) employer-contribution retirement plan.
Paid vacation: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
Paid sick leave: 12 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 available at the employee's expense.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs (EAP).
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Professional development opportunities.
Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
Wellness programs.
Volunteer opportunities.
Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.