Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Night Shift) bei Wabash General Hospital

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient:  adult and geriatric using the Nursing Process.  Planning the nursing care needed to meet those needs, including the spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs.  The average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. The RN is responsible to see that The Plan of Care is carried out through a range of patient care including:  IV lines, catheters, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, enemas, hygiene needs, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring, 02 setups, telemetry, decubitus care, monitoring of vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.  Administers IV and oral medications.  Responsible for admission and discharge of patient along with patient and family teaching.  Prepares patients for surgery.  Responds to codes and emergencies.  Administers quality control; counts narcotics, checks physician orders, updates patient charts, copies transfer papers, checks daily weights, monitors intake/output, and gives accurate report of patient’s condition to oncoming shift.  Notifies Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in patient condition. 

Schedule/Shift:                   

• May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.
• 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed and current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.  New graduate must sit for boards and submit for IL licensure within 6 months of hire.  
• Current CPR Certification
• Clinical experience preferred but not required
• Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills including physical assessment skills

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

1. Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
2. Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
4. Work-Life Balance
• Flexible work schedules
5. Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
6. Additional Perks
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.