Registered Nurse-Med/Surge-Per Diem
Southern Illinois Healthcare10 months ago
Harrisburg, IL, United States
On-site
Temporary
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Current SIH employees must apply using our internal job portal via Workday Jobs Hub. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care for SIH patients. You will assess patient needs—mental, physical, and spiritual—and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires you to offer compassionate support to patients and their families, ensure accurate documentation, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
- Establish a compassionate environment to provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the health care team.
- Provide health teaching and counseling to promote and maintain patients’ optimal health.
- Use clinical judgment in conjunction with critical thinking to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.
- Participate in developing policies and procedures to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Supervise and delegate responsibilities to licensed practical nurses and/or unlicensed assistant personnel.
- Advocate for the patient by collaborating with other health service professionals.
- Ensure timely completion of required education, competencies, and licensure.
- Float to other SIH nursing units within your competency level as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Associate, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Nursing.
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR/BLS Card.
- Current ACLS card (within 6 months of hire).
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $31.25 - $49.06
- Access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information at http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and patient-centered work environment committed to excellence.
Required Skills
Patient Advocacy
Documentation
Collaboration
ACLS
CPR/BLS
Patient Assessment
Clinical Judgment
Nursing Care
Critical Thinking