Med Surg RN
Salmon, ID
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN)

The Medical-Surgical RN provides direct patient care, coordinates treatment plans, and ensures high-quality nursing services for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices and demonstrating critical thinking skills throughout all phases of the nursing process. The RN will serve as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher, and resource for peers and other healthcare providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guarantee quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; comply with facility standards of care set by regulatory agencies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with hospital policies; make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure.
• Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as per physician orders.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and patient progress, reporting any changes promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health management.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with diverse age groups and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Attend at least 75% of nursing staff meetings and engage in available in-service education for professional growth and development.
• Foster a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
• Promote patient independence by setting care goals; teaching patients and their families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills; and addressing questions.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records.
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Delegate tasks effectively to nursing assistants and other support staff, while overseeing their work.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed by supervisors.

Other Requirements

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Orients and mentors new staff as necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior Medical-Surgical experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required upon date of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within a year of date of hire.

Shift Information

• Night Shift; 36 hours/week; 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM
• Holiday coverage required

Minimum Years of Experience

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.

Certifications / Requirements

• ACLS
• BLS/BCLS
• PALS