Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care within a surgery unit, fostering a supportive environment that exemplifies best practices and outstanding customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, regional Nurse Practice Acts, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Apply clinical expertise to make appropriate patient care assignments based on acuity and technical needs.
• Engage in continuous learning and apply evidence-based practices to enhance workplace quality and patient outcomes.
• Deliver excellent guest relations to patients, families, 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 patient and workplace safety by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA, and Just Culture principles.
• Participate actively in professional development, leadership opportunities, and nursing shared governance.
• Foster teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, promoting cooperation, and mentoring others.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent with at least five years of acute care nursing experience if non-accredited.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Current active Registered Nurse license as required by the regional nursing board.

Work Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, part-time, 24 hours weekly, with 12-hour shifts every third weekend.

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