• RN Medical Surgical

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Grand Island, NE)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

     

    + Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

    + Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

    + Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., CNAs) in caring for patients

    + Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)

    + Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

    + Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

    + Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

    **Compensation** **:** Base rate + shift differential

    **Incentives:** up to $15,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

    **Nurse Residency** offered for all New Graduates- https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

     

    As our Medical Surgical Nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.

     

    Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

    Job Requirements

    + Graduate of an accredited nursing program

    + Active RN license in state of Nebraska or nurse licensure compact.

    + Basic Life Support(BLS) through American Heart Association

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Th** **e** **Medical Surgical Orthopedics and Pediatrics floor at St. Francis is a 29-bed unit dedicated to caring for a wide variety of medical surgical patients including but not limited to orthopedic, neurosurgical, gastrointestinal, and oncology. We have an interdisciplinary team that strives to provide safe and exceptional care to our patients** **.

     

    CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.

    Pay Range

    $36.00 - $52.20 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.