RN, Med/Surg - Night
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
- Job Category RN, Registered Nurse, Med Surg
- Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
- Name Lincoln Bevers
- Phone
- Email lincoln.bevers
SMMC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical Team in the heart of Idaho's mountain country. This role offers autonomy, collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rural healthcare setting. You'll be part of a small but mighty team that blends clinical excellence with small-town heart!
Nestled in the Salmon River Valley, Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) offers the best of both worlds: high-level care in a setting that feels like home. You'll enjoy breathtaking mountain views, world-class fishing, and a community that still waves hello. If you're ready to bring your full clinical expertise to a setting where adventure meets purpose, we'd love to meet you!
T he Medical-Surgical RN provides direct patient care, coordinates treatment plans, and ensures high-quality nursing services for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Duties- Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; following facility standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing and other governing agency regulations. Possess knowledge and skills regarding nursing principals and practice.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with hospital policies;
Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure. - Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapy as per physician order.
- Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and patient progress, reporting changes promptly.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialist, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions and health management.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor patient progress document assessments and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions.
- Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams of optimal patient outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Organizational skills, with ability to prioritize with accuracy and speed.
- Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and other available in-service education that pertain to professional growth and development.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Delegates , and oversees, tasks delegated to nursing assistants, ESTs and Unit Clerks.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Idaho or approved compact state licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification required up on date of hire.
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification required within a year of date of hire.
At Steele Memorial Hospital we prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing our employees to enjoy their personal lives while pursuing their professional goals.
Compensation and Benefits- Starting bonus is included for this position
- 457 with employer matching contributions
- Exceptional health and welfare benefits including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, life and disability coverage
- M aintain a healthy work-life balance is cultivated through flexible employee work scheduling, Wellness program with potential health deduction savings of up to $1,100 annually and our generous Paid Time Off policy
- Student loan repayment options for eligible candidates.
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