Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and expert nursing care in a dynamic short stay unit. This role offers the opportunity to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence and adhering to the highest 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 effectively to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring data to support clinical decisions and compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate patient information clearly 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 that supports health outcomes.
• Apply critical thinking in nursing practice and pursue continuing education to develop skills and abilities.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state or Compact Licensure; graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 35 lbs., standing, walking, and other movements required for patient care.
• Comfort working in environments with potential exposure to infectious diseases and occasional challenging interactions.