**Exciting Opportunity for a Registered Nurse: Med/Surg with ER!**
**Job Description:**
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
- Be a vital part of a team committed to providing exceptional patient care.
- Utilize your nursing judgment and skills to make a positive impact in Med/Surg and ER settings.
- Engage in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Participate in quality assurance programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
**SUPERVISION:**
- Report to the Hospital Nursing Supervisor.
**SHIFT:**
- Full-Time, 36 hrs/week; Non-Exempt; Days or Nights.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS:**
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current valid state Nursing License.
- Maintains current CPR, ACLS, TNCC, NRP, and STABLE certifications.
- Excellent communication skills.
**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:**
- Deliver nursing care through observation, treatment administration, and rehabilitation services.
- Administer and document medications accurately using barcode scanning in the electronic health system.
- Collaborate with the nursing team in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care.
- Assist physicians and nurses; be responsible for total patient care in assigned areas (ER, Med/Surg, LDR, Nursery).
- Maintain room and equipment cleanliness post-use, prepare sterilized supplies.
- Observe, record, and report patients' physical and mental conditions and any changes.
- Follow established guidelines to perform specific procedures and therapeutic treatments in the Emergency Room.
- Provide comprehensive care to obstetrical patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
- Participate actively in nursing care plans, adhering to established policies and physician instructions.
- Promote patient cooperation and educate patients on self-care strategies.
- Stay informed about trends in nursing practices and how they can adapt to specific needs.
- Uphold high standards of nursing care and maintain accurate records.
- Record and transcribe physicians’ orders diligently.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new team members.
- Contribute to Quality Assurance and participate in educational opportunities as needed.
**PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:**
- Uphold ethical, moral, and legal obligations of nursing practice.
- Promote good health practices continually.
- Conform to established procedures and policies.
- Perform duties within the scope of licensure.
- Maintain current professional license per state law.
- Provide leadership in medical concerns when a physician is not present.
- Respect patient confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
- Comply with Thayer County Health Services’ Compliance Program requirements.
- Demonstrate professional engagement with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Embrace new responsibilities and support change initiatives.
- Maintain a neat and clean uniform for patient care and high personal hygiene standards.
- Exhibit respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence with the “We Care” philosophy.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
- Indoor, smoke-free patient care environment.
- Frequent contact with biohazardous materials and communicable diseases.
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!