RN - Registered Nurse - Med/surg - Nights - Lebanon, IN
About The Position
The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to assigned patients through the nursing process: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-evaluation, using a holistic approach. The nurse prepares patients and their significant others to obtain and maintain optimal health and to prepare for discharge. The role may include direct supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants. The Staff Nurse contributes to the multidisciplinary health care team and communicates patient and family needs to the disciplines involved in the hospitalization. This is a full-time night position on a 26-bed Med/Surg unit at Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Indiana. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The average patient ratio is 1:4–5. Starting base compensation for an RN with no prior experience is $34.40 per hour, with shift differentials of 12.5% for nights and 12.5% for weekends. A sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
- BLS certification.
- Additional certifications as required by assigned care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-evaluation.
- Use a holistic approach to patient care.
- Prepare patients and their significant others to obtain and maintain optimal health and to prepare for discharge.
- Directly supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants when applicable.
- Contribute as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Communicate the needs of patients and significant others to the disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization.
- Maintain continuous professional development by attending seminars and maintaining continuing education units.
- Notify a supervisor if additional education is needed for any assigned duties.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 12.5% night shift differential
- 12.5% weekend shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
