Registered Nurse Nights Med​/Surg

Registered Nurse FT Nights Med/Surg (Sign‑on available)

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Sign‑on bonus of $15K for a 2‑year commitment or $25K for 3 years is available.

A Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation with consideration of the aging process, human development stages, and cultural diversity. The RN directs and coordinates all nursing care for monitored/medical/surgical patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and hospital policy and procedures. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Scheduled workdays and times may vary and will include weekends and holidays.

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care defined within the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
• Promotes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
• Collects and documents pertinent health data using appropriate assessment techniques and a systematic, ongoing process.
• Analyzes and documents diagnoses/patient problems to facilitate determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Identifies realistic and attainable outcomes individualized to the patient’s present and potential capabilities.
• Develops an individualized plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Utilizes ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and plan of care as needed.
• Notifies physician/surgeon of changes in patient’s condition in a timely, appropriate manner.
• Communicates with co‑workers on a timely basis, including end‑of‑shift updates.
• Makes clinical decisions and sets priorities related to workload management based on clinical knowledge and individual patient needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Maintains orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of equipment, work, and storage areas.
• Accepts reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them efficiently.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Helps as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to communicate, teach, and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups:
  Infant, Pediatric/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of residents, including their religious beliefs.
• Preserves the dignity and respect of all patients at all times.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non‑sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices universal precautions.
• Ability to utilize the nursing process in provision of nursing care including administration of treatments and medications, interpretation of diagnostic tests, formulation of a plan of care, collaboration with other health care providers, and provision of education to patients and/or significant others.
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