Registered Nurse- Med/Surg 2
About The Position
Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient medical-surgical unit caring for adult patients preparing for or recovering from surgery, as well as medical patients with conditions such as infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. The unit’s mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports a smooth recovery and helps patients return to their baseline health. The Clinical Nurse works with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, evidence-based care throughout patients’ hospital stays. The position offers day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Full-time employees work three 12-hour shifts per week; part-time employees work two 12-hour shifts per week. A special weekend option requires work on Saturday and Sunday each week, with one additional weekday shift for full-time employees. Holiday rotation is required. Self-scheduling is available with preferences considered alongside unit staffing needs. Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
- Commitment to safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Availability for holiday rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
- Use the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.
- Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities.
- Document patient care accurately and promptly.
- Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Benefits
- Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
