Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a setting that champions best practices and exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds the highest professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing Process, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term goals.
• Stay current with product and practice changes through ongoing education, applying new knowledge to improve cost efficiency.
• Utilize specialized nursing expertise to assign patient care based on acuity and technical needs.
• Foster excellent relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, embodying core values such as respect, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and courage.
• Communicate proactively to manage patient and provider expectations, ensuring a positive care experience.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by minimizing noise and supporting healthcare students and their programs.
• Prioritize safety for patients, guests, staff, and self by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA, and Just Culture principles.
• Engage in professional growth through certifications, advanced education, and leadership opportunities.
• Promote teamwork by motivating and mentoring colleagues, fostering trust and cooperation.
• Adhere to organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or, if unaccredited, a minimum of five years acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in accelerated MSN programs accepted.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications.

Licensure:

Active Registered Nurse license as required by the regional nursing board.

Work Environment:

Full-time position with a 1st shift schedule in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.