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Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions, post-operative
needs, and chronic illnesses.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify changes in patient condition.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately.
• Monitor patient status and respond to signs of deterioration or complications.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge plans.
• Document care, assessments, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a culture of safety and teamwork

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; prior Medical-Surgical or acute care
experience preferred. 

Certification / Registration / License 

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. 
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services 

Note: Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. 

Experience

Typically requires 1 year of experience in a hospital setting. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. 
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. 
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. 
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. 
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. 
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. 
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. 
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required. 
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

Preferred Job Requirements 

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program