Job Summary : Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a setting 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 nursing practice acts, and regulatory agency standards. The position supports acute care departments including Medical, Surgery, Emergency, Intensive Care, 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 from ongoing education to promote cost-saving and enhance patient care.
- Make patient care assignments based on nurse expertise, patient acuity, and technical needs.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice to improve workplace and clinical skills.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, embodying 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 minimizing noise and supporting healthcare students and their programs.
- Prioritize safety for patients, guests, staff, and self by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA, and Just Culture principles.
- Engage in professional growth through leadership opportunities, certifications, advanced degrees, and shared governance.
- Foster teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, encouraging cooperation, and mentoring others.
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 must be obtained and maintained.Licensure :
Current active Registered Nurse license as required by the state nursing board.This position operates on the third shift within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest United States.