Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Full-time Days

Description $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!! Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s list of “Great Community Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you’ll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we’re committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you’re looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe’s. Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needsDevelops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of careAdministers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician ordersDocuments assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accuratelyProvides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility supportMonitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care teamCollaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referralsProvides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and familiesEnsures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocolsSupervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planningKnowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practicesStrong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populationsFamiliarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systemsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activityDemonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education Qualifications Education Associate degree in Nursing requiredBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred License/Certification Current state RN license or compact state equivalent requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policyAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policyCrisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policySpecialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred Experience Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.