MED-SURG/CCU - REGISTERED NURSE (RN), Full-time Nights
Wauseon, Ohio
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital The RN will be responsible for coordinating and evaluating the nursing care for an assigned number of acute care patients in accordance with hospital standards and policies.
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Preference given for specialized training in all areas except Med-Surg, which is an entry-level position.
- License
- Current RN license from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing. Check your license
- Also asks
- Preference given for specialized training in all areas except Med-Surg, which is an entry-level position.
- Also asks
- Ability to provide nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.
- Also asks
- Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and adaptability to change.
- Also asks
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
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The role and schedule
- Patients
- The RN will be responsible for coordinating and evaluating the nursing care for an assigned number of acute care patients in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The RN will be responsible for coordinating and evaluating the nursing care for an assigned number of acute care patients in accordance with hospital standards and policies.
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Fulton County Health Center
- Address
- 725 SOUTH SHOOP AVENUE, WAUSEON, OH, 43567
- CMS rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 25
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What are the call requirements?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Med-Surg/CCU - Registered Nurse (RN)
- Department: Nursing - Med-Surg/CCU
- Status Hours: Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly
- Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Includes: Every third weekend & holiday rotation
Job Summary
Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med-Surg/CCU team. The RN will be responsible for coordinating and evaluating the nursing care for an assigned number of acute care patients in accordance with hospital standards and policies. This role involves performing a variety of professional nursing duties and supervising LPN and HCT staff on the patient care team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide patient-centered care and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.
- Coordinate and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, ensuring adherence to established standards of practice and ethics.
- Perform a variety of professional nursing duties, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Supervise and support LPN and HCT staff, providing guidance and ensuring quality care delivery.
- Exercise good judgment, innovation, and discretion in the care of patients.
- Maintain effective verbal communication and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in patient care requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional growth and development, exploring personal behavior and practice improvements.
- Be flexible and responsive to staffing changes dictated by patient care needs.
Requirements
- Current RN license from the State of Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Preference given for specialized training in all areas except Med-Surg, which is an entry-level position.
- Ability to provide nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.
- Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and adaptability to change.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
What's around it?
Wauseon, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $821/mo
- Household income
- $64,477/yr, all local households, not nurse pay