Registered Nurse; RN - Surgical Nursing

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Nursing - $25,000 Sign on Bonus

Location:

US-IL-Decatur

Position:
Full-Time

Salary:
Min USD $30.23/Hr. – Max USD $48.37/Hr.

Sign-on Bonus: Up to $25,000

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion for an assigned group of patients and their families, incorporating preventative measures.

NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defined by the patient and their families, incorporating preventative measures.

Education and/or Other Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.
• Required to complete Oncology Nurse training within 1 year of joining team.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current Hepatitis B vaccination
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule; works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; resolves conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; understands how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – makes timely decisions; demonstrates sound and accurate judgment; explains reasoning; maintains confidentiality as needed.
• Problem solving – identifies problems; analyzes information; develops alternatives; resolves problems early; works well in group problem solving.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve quality; uses feedback to improve performance; monitors own work.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work…