Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a supportive environment that exemplifies best practices and outstanding customer service. This role fosters relationship-based care and upholds professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, relevant Nurse Practice Acts, and regulatory agency standards. The position supports acute care departments including Medical, Surgery, Emergency, ICU, Childbirth, Pediatric, Operating Room, Perianesthesia, Endoscopy/GI, and Cardiac Cath Lab units.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term activities.
• Apply new knowledge and practice changes to promote cost-saving and enhance patient care quality.
• Make patient care assignments based on nurse expertise, patient acuity, and technical needs.
• Exhibit excellent guest relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, demonstrating core values such as respect, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and courage.
• Communicate clearly to manage expectations and provide timely responses to patient needs.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by reducing noise, supporting healthcare students, and fostering positive relationships.
• Prioritize patient and workplace safety by adhering to Just Culture principles, HIPAA, and national safety standards.
• Engage in career development through leadership opportunities, certifications, advanced degrees, and shared governance.
• Promote teamwork by inspiring, motivating, and mentoring colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school 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 an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.
• Area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications to be obtained and maintained as required.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current active Registered Nurse licensure by the appropriate state board.

Work Schedule: Full-time day and evening shifts, 40 hours per week, including weeknight and every seventh weekend call.

This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.