RN Med/Surg- Days

Location: Monticello, Illinois

Shift: Day shift

Schedule: Full-time 36 hours per week, 3 12-hours shifts. Will include rotating weekends and holidays.

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical And Emergency Room setting. Communicates with physicians’/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate, about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Duties Specific to Medical Surgical Nurse:

• Reviews chart notes from the current shift/day for thoroughness of documentation.
• Perform physical assessment.
• Wound care.
• Respiratory interventions such as vapotherm, ventilator, nebulizer treatments.
• Specimen collection.
• Medication identification.
• Assist patient in performing activities of daily living.
• Assist with monthly crash cart checks.
• Assist in emergency room when code alerts are called.

Benefits:

• 36 hours of PTO effective date of hire
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
• Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
• $150 uniform stipend annually
• Shift differential pay eligible
• Extra department differential pay eligible
• Quality/Goal incentive annually
• Free Wellness Program
• DAISY Foundation Partner

Regulatory Requirements:

• Current state of Illinois Registered Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure or Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification within one year from hire date.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Since 1941, Kirby Medical Center has been the premier provider of healthcare in Piatt County and surrounding areas. We are committed and proud to provide quality and compassionate healthcare services to people in need. Our values-based culture, employee engagement, and award-winning healthcare have driven the success of our organization. Kirby Medical Center is an independent, not-for-profit hospital located on a beautiful campus in Monticello, IL with satellite clinics in Atwood, & Cerro Gordo, IL. Kirby Medical Center offers an outstanding benefits package and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Ideal candidates enjoy a workplace where compassion, positive attitudes, respect, excellence, and stewardship are on display every day.