Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Full-time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in an acute care hospital setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes and ensures care is delivered in accordance with professional nursing practice standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time nights position at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho. New graduates are welcome, and the employer describes training, mentoring, and support for professional growth.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Current state RN license or compact state equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), required per facility policy.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required per facility policy.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), required per facility policy.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity.
- Professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuing education.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Specialty certification, such as RN-BC or CMSRN.
- At least 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
- Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
- Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education accurately and on time.
- Provides direct care, including assistance with activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
- Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
- Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Promotes patient safety by following infection control and fall prevention protocols.
- Supervises and appropriately delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
