Registered Nurse | Med/Surg

CentraCare•Monticello, MN

2h•$44 - $73

About The Position

As a member of the Med/Surg Department team, the Registered Nurse cares for patients and families in an acute setting, using advanced assessment and physical examination skills to provide high-quality patient care. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care; works effectively with others to ensure continuity of care; maintains quality relationships with other departments and nursing units; and participates in education, record maintenance, and the improvement of policies, procedures, and skills in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations. This is a part-time position scheduled for 48 hours every two weeks. Shifts are variable 12-hour shifts during the week, either 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. The schedule includes a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift every third weekend and rotating holidays. CentraCare–Monticello is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Birthing Center, Medical/Surgical Unit, Pediatrics, and ICU; a 10-bed Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit; and extensive outpatient services, imaging, laboratory services, and respiratory therapy.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Minnesota.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, the public, and other providers.
Knowledge of growth and development, including cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation processes.
Understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of all ages in relation to growth and development, including neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
Experience with EKG/Telemetry preferred, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
Certification in a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient and family care in an acute setting using advanced assessment and physical examination skills.
Plan, direct, and evaluate total nursing care.
Relate effectively with others to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain quality relationships with other departments and nursing units.
Participate in education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.