• Job Description

  Req#: 20193

  PAY RATE: $30.78 - $52.00
  BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $4.50 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE
  THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS
  THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RELOCATION STIPEND IF MOVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM

  COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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  • 403b + matching
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
  • Onsite childcare - Quincy location
  • 24/7 Wellness Center access
  • Educational assistance opportunities

  JOB SUMMARY

  The Surgical unit has 41 private rooms and is located on the third floor. This unit cares for patients who are above 17 years of age who require medical/surgical nursing care. The primary population served is surgical, including, but not limited to, orthopedics, bariatrics, vascular, neurology and general surgery. This unit also serves general medical patients with a diagnosis including but not limited to: sepsis, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, skin and wound conditions and infections. Modified primary nursing is the care delivery model utilized and includes the following team members: Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Case Managers, Discharge Planners, Social Workers and Unit Secretary. The team is also supported by a unit-based Pharmacist, a Respiratory Therapist, a Physical Therapist, and an Unit-based Educator.
  
  This position is responsible for assessing patient/family health problems and resources and taking a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a nursing care plan provided by the nursing team. Provides direct nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations.
  
  This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including adolescents through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
  
  This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) and Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  Education/Training/Experience:

  REQUIRED:

  • Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • EXCELLENT COMPUTER SKILLS

  PREFERRED:

  • BSN

  License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

  • Possesses current State RN license.

  Pay Status:

  • NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

  EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

• About the company

  Blessing Health System consists of Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Blessing Physician Services, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences,The Blessing Foundation and Denman Services, Inc.

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