Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a supportive environment that emphasizes best practices and exceptional 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 requirements. The position supports acute care departments including Medical, Surgical, 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 goals.
• Apply new knowledge and skills from ongoing education to improve patient care and promote cost-saving practices.
• Make patient care assignments based on nurse expertise, patient acuity, and technical needs.
• Deliver excellent guest relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, embodying core values such as respect, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and courage.
• Communicate clearly with patients and healthcare teams to manage expectations and ensure a positive 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 safety protocols, reporting incidents, and following HIPAA and national safety standards.
• Engage in professional growth through leadership opportunities, certifications, advanced degrees, and shared governance.
• Foster teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, encouraging cooperation, and providing mentorship and feedback.

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 an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.
• Area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications are required and maintained upon hire.

Licensure and Certifications:

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

Work Environment: Full-time day and evening shifts with a schedule of 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.