Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and expert nursing care in acute medical services. This role involves delivering direct patient care through the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence, and adhering to professional ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to ensure a safe care environment.
• Maintain and care for central lines and prevent surgical site infections following policy guidelines.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education to support quality outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring data to support clinical decisions and compliance.
• Effectively communicate patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Engage with patients and families to enhance their experience and provide education supporting health outcomes.
• Apply critical thinking in nursing practice and pursue continuing education to develop skills.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a state within the Compact Licensure system or equivalent.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIHSS certification from Apex Innovations.

Mental and Physical Demands

This position requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs., standing, walking, and various movements such as pushing, pulling, and twisting.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids is expected. Occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur.