RN - Registered Nurse - Med/surg - Nights Weekend Option- Lebanon, IN
About The Position
The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care to assigned patients through the Nursing Process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-evaluation of care using a holistic approach. The nurse prepares patients and their significant others to obtain and maintain an optimal level of health in preparation for discharge. The Staff Nurse also directly supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants when applicable, and contributes to the multidisciplinary Health Care Team by communicating patient and significant-other needs to the disciplines involved in the hospitalization. This role is on Witham Health Services’ 26-bed Med/Surg unit in Lebanon, Indiana. The full-time weekend-option schedule is three 12-hour night shifts, Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The average patient ratio is 1:4–5. Base starting compensation for RNs with no prior experience is $34.40 per hour, with a 12.5% night shift differential and a 12.5% weekend differential. A sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
- Hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
- Be BLS certified.
- Obtain 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: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-evaluation.
- Use a holistic approach to patient care.
- Prepare patients and significant others to obtain and maintain an optimal level of health in preparation for discharge.
- Directly supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants when applicable.
- Contribute to the multidisciplinary Health Care Team.
- Communicate patient and significant-other needs to the disciplines involved in the patient's hospitalization.
- Pursue continuous professional development by attending seminars and maintaining CEUs.
- Notify the supervisor when additional education is needed for any assigned duty.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- 12.5% night shift differential
- 12.5% weekend differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
