Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, Full-time Nights

Description

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 needs
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

Education

Associate degree in Nursing required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required per facility policy
Specialty 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.

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