Med Surg RN

Job Summary And Responsibilities

• Except to deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift
• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging.
• Performs and documents assessments as stated on Patient Care Plan and / or as patient condition requires, i.e. admission system assessment, vital signs, intake and output, ADLs, etc.
• Identifies discharge planning / education needs as early as possible upon admission, documents and plans in order to meet those needs.
• Completes all documentation according to standard operating procedures.
• Performs personal cares according to standard operating procedure.
• Collects and accurately charges for all patient care items and / or services. Charge sheet is completed at the end of each shift. Assesses, identifies and communicates unit staffing needs for current and oncoming shifts and assigns admissions and / or transfers based on patient acuity level, nurse / patient ratio, and nursing skill levels.

Job Requirements

Preferred

Where You'll Work

As our Medical Surgical Nurse at CHI Mercy Health Valley City, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients come in from ER and swing bed providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience.

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.

About Us

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.

Benefits

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, $20,000 sign-on incentive, relocation assistance and more!

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 / hour