Registered Nurse- Med/Surg 2
About The Position
Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient unit providing care to adult medical and surgical patients, including patients preparing for or recovering from orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery procedures. The unit also cares for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. Its mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports smooth recovery and helps patients return to their baseline level of health. As a Clinical Nurse, you will work with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care throughout the patient’s hospital stay. The role involves applying the nursing process, monitoring and communicating patient status, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, coordinating care, and documenting accurately. Nurses also participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development. 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 staff work three 12-hour shifts per week; part-time staff work two 12-hour shifts per week. A special weekend option requires working Saturday and Sunday each week, with one additional weekday shift for full-time staff. Holiday rotation is required. Scheduling is self-directed, with preferences considered alongside unit staffing needs. Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour and PRN scheduling accommodations are not currently 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, or, for candidates who did not graduate from one, more than two years of acute care experience; exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Additional advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
- Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Strong critical-thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Consistent availability is required; reduced-hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are unavailable.
- Holiday rotation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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 in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
