Sparta Community Hospital·Sparta, Illinois
The Registered Nurse will provide exceptional care to inpatients, swing bed, and observation patients within the Med Surg Department, focusing on ensuring continuity of care across a wide range of medical conditions. Responsibilities also include advocating for each patient's wellbeing and building strong relationships with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse: (Bargaining Unit Position)
72 hours per pay period. Three 12-hour shifts/week, days vary, every other weekend, holiday rotation.
Current IL RN licensure required. CPR & ACLS required. 2-3 years prior Med Surg experience preferred. Must be a team player who is willing to adopt our “SCH Standards of Behavior”.
The Med Surg Department at Sparta Community Hospital is seeking a registered nurse who is passionate about exceptional patient care.
At Sparta Community Hospital, our nursing staff makes a significant impact on the individuals in the communities served. By choosing to work with us, you have the chance to provide essential medical services to those who may not have easy access to them otherwise.
Our Med. Surg. nursing team provides exceptional care to inpatients, swing bed, and observation patients. With a focus on ensuring continuity of care, our team handles a wide range of medical conditions and advocates for each patient's wellbeing. We take great pride in making a positive impact on the health of our community.
The clinical staff at Sparta Community Hospital build strong relationships with patients and their families. Our team is not just healthcare providers, but also trusted confidants and sources of support.
In addition to our exceptional patient care, we also prioritize continuous improvement and innovation. We invest in the latest medical technologies, ensuring that our providers have access to the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes.
At Sparta Community Hospital, we value our employees as our greatest asset. Our generous and competitive benefits package supports your health and wellbeing, allowing for an ideal work/life balance.
At Sparta Community Hospital, our clinical team makes a significant impact on the individuals in the communities served. By choosing to work with us, you have the chance to provide essential medical services to those who may not have easy access to them otherwise.
At Sparta Community Hospital, our clinical team plays a crucial role in supporting healthcare providers, streamlining clinical operations, and enhancing the health outcomes of our community members. Our clinical assistants are responsible for various tasks, including patient care coordination, clinical support, administrative duties, and patient education. Sparta Community Hospital operates various Clinics in Sparta, Coulterville, Steeleville, and Marissa, with current openings available in all locations.
The clinical staff at Sparta Community Hospital build strong relationships with patients and their families. Our team is not just healthcare providers, but also trusted confidants and sources of support.
In addition to our exceptional patient care, we also prioritize continuous improvement and innovation. We invest in the latest medical technologies, ensuring that our providers have access to the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes.
At Sparta Community Hospital, we value our employees as our greatest asset. Our generous and competitive benefits package supports your health and wellbeing, allowing for an ideal work/life balance.
As an employee of Sparta Community Hospital, benefits include but are not limited to:
144 HOURS OF PAID TIME OFF IN YOUR FIRST YEAR, and it just goes up from there! We acknowledge that you earn your time off! We do not segregate PTO into "separate buckets" that create use it or lose it situations.
PTO PAY OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Whether you take a payout at the end of the year or take the time off for yourself - your time is your time.
ADDITIONAL PAID TIME OFF for Jury Duty, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
EDUCATION. Looking to advance your career? Sparta Community offers various opportunities for loan and tuition assistance.
PAID LIFE INSURANCE POLICY to protect you and your family in case of unforeseen events.
HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE that provide you with quality care and affordable options. We are very proud of our ability to offer employees affordable health care coverage. Over 80% of current employees rank our benefits package as "excellent"!
RETIREMENT PLAN. We provide 4% of an employee’s wages to their retirement fund each year! In addition, all employees have the option of contributing to a 457(b) plan.
PROFIT SHARING. We understand that our employees are the reason that we succeed, that's why in addition to your regular retirement plan contribution, we share our profits with our employees through additional retirement contributions. Over the last several years, we have been averaging a pension bonus around 5% of annualized wages to further invest in our employee's future.
Flexible Schedules that allow you to balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
Candidates must possess current Illinois RN licensure along with required CPR and ACLS certifications. Preference is given to applicants with 2-3 years of prior Med Surg experience and a demonstrated ability to be a team player adhering to hospital standards.
Market context
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