Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

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. Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of each patient (adult and geriatric) using the Nursing Process.
• Plan nursing care to meet spiritual, emotional, and physiological needs.
• Carry out the Plan of Care through patient care activities, including:
  • IV lines, catheters, feeding tubes, nasal gastric tubes, enemas
  • Hygiene needs, dressing changes, blood glucose monitoring
  • O2 setups, telemetry, decubitus care, monitoring of vital signs
  • Assisting with activities of daily living
• Administer IV and oral medications.
• Manage admission and discharge of patients, including patient and family teaching.
• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Respond to codes and emergencies.
• Perform quality control tasks:
  • Count narcotics, check physician orders, update patient charts
  • Copy transfer papers, check daily weights, monitor intake/output
  • Provide accurate report of patient’s condition to oncoming shift
• Notify Supervisor, Physician, and family of changes in patient condition.

The average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed and current registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• New graduates 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

• Health Insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Free internal prescription program.
  • Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
  • 457(b) plan with employer matching.
  • 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• 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.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules.
• 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 and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks
  • Wellness programs.
  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.

Schedule

May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.

Shift: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm