What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, Full-time Days position at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center?
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.