New Grad Registered Nurse; RN - Surgical Nursing

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Nursing

Job Location:

US-IL-Decatur

Pay: USD $30.23/Hr.

- USD $48.37/Hr.

Increased Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 for New Grads!

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures.

Education and/or Other Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Current Hepatitis B vaccination
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Awareness of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Accepts criticism and feedback;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace;
  Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance;
  Begins working on time;
  Keeps absences within guidelines;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally;
  Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form;
  Exhibits good listening and comprehension;
  Keeps others adequately informed;
  Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations;
  Exhibits tact and consideration;
  Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner;
  Offers assistance and support to co-workers;
  Works cooperatively in group situations;
  Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge;
  Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
  Keeps abreast of current developments;
  Requires minimal supervision;
  Displays understanding of how job relates to others;
  Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Resolves problems in early stages;
  Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Displays commitment to excellence;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote…