Registered Nurse | Med/Surg

CentraCare•Monticello, MN

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 support 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 of 48 hours every two weeks, with variable 12-hour shifts. Weekday shifts are 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; every third weekend includes a 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Holidays rotate. The pay range is $44.26–$72.96 per hour, based on experience and degree. Starting rates are $44.26 per hour for an associate’s degree in nursing, $45.59 for a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and $46.97 for a master’s degree in nursing. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, vacation, retirement, employee discounts, and more. CentraCare–Monticello is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a Birthing Center, Medical/Surgical Unit, Pediatrics, and ICU, as well as a 10-bed Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit and extensive outpatient services. CentraCare states its commitment to workforce diversity and encourages all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

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, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, 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 of Science 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 support 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.