RN - Registered Nurse - Med/surg - Days - Lebanon, IN
About The Position
The Staff Nurse provides professional nursing care for assigned patients through the Nursing Process: 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 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 in the Med/Surg department at Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Indiana. The schedule is a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., three 12-hour shifts per week. Base starting compensation for an RN with no prior experience is $34.40 per hour.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
- Hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA).
- Be BLS certified.
- Obtain additional certifications as required by assigned care.
- Maintain continuing education units and participate in ongoing professional development.
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 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 self-professional development by attending seminars and maintaining continuing education units.
- Notify the supervisor when additional education is needed for any assigned duty.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
