Responsibilities

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfortAnticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and familiesGuides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., CNAs) in caring for patientsMaintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessaryInitiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

The Burn and Wound Unit is a 16-bed center with two dedicated operating rooms as well as procedure and treatment rooms for the ongoing care of burns and wounds. The St. Elizabeth Burn Center, is the region’s only dedicated burn unit. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Burn Association (ABA).

This special designation offers burn patients and the community:

specialized care, services, equipment and staff trained to treat the most critical burn injuriesleadership in research, education and preventionresource to area hospitals in their region

Compensation: Base rate + shift differential

Incentives: up to $10,000 sign on bonus, up to $10,000 education assistance (must have graduated within 5 years)

Tuition Reimbursement - $5,525 for full time and $2,750 for part time

Nurse Residency offered for all New Graduates - https://www.chihealth.com/education/professional-training/nurse-residency

Nurse Residency Cohorts:

July 21, 2025
October 13, 2025

Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our stateGraduate of an accredited nursing programExperience as a Registered Nurse preferredBasic Life Support (BLS) requiredSpecialty certification (ex: PCCN, CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas

Join us at CHI Health St. Elizabeth and become a part of our faith-based health system.

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Overview

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities