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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time, day-shift Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Medical Surgical (Med-Surg) team at a Confidential Client facility in Elkhart, IN. This is a 0.9 FTE position (36 hrs/week) on a day shift schedule (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM). Entry-level nurses are welcome.

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What You’ll Do

As a Medical Surgical nurse you will provide professional nursing care by assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and evaluating outcomes. You will collaborate with clinical and ancillary staff to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care.

• Perform high-priority clinical procedures safely, efficiently, and legally
• Prioritize workload based on patient acuity and resource availability
• Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition
• Advocate for patients and families to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Maintain accountability for clinical decisions and delegated tasks
• Develop, revise, and document measurable plans of care
• Coordinate continuity of care across settings and disciplines
• Delegate appropriately and support team members to achieve unit goals
• Participate in department meetings, mandatory education, and competency requirements
• Maintain current certifications required for direct patient care (BLS, etc.)

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What You’ll Bring / Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana (for RN applicants)
• Candidates hired after January 1, 2014 must obtain a BSN within five (5) years of hire or obtain/maintain an accredited specialty certification per organizational policy
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and documentation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to professional growth and maintaining certifications in good standing

( LPN applicants: hold/currently eligible for the appropriate Indiana practical nurse licensure and meet facility credentialing requirements. )

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Compensation & Benefits

Estimated pay (as shown in source posting): $36,836 per year (estimated).

Benefits include (subject to change per Confidential Client policies):

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Clinical ladder and education programs
• Local and national discounts and gym membership discounts

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About the facility

The Confidential Client facility in Elkhart is a full-service, not-for-profit hospital serving the local community with emergency services, imaging and lab, orthopedics, maternity services, behavioral health, and surgical services. As part of a larger health system, staff and patients may access system-wide resources and specialty services.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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