Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse | Medical Surgical | Nights

12-Hour Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Shift Differentials Available  Join Our Medical Surgical Team at Cottage Hospital! If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you'll be supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to meet you. At Cottage Hospital, our Medical Surgical Unit provides compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with acute medical conditions, post-surgical needs, orthopedic procedures, rehabilitation, and other inpatient services. As a night shift nurse, you'll collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care while building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. As a smaller community hospital, you'll enjoy the opportunity to broaden your clinical skills, work closely with providers and leadership, and be part of a team where your contributions are recognized every day. Position Details * 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) * Competitive shift differentials * Supportive team environment * Opportunities for professional growth and cross-training * Cottage Hospital: Where you can learn, grow, and give back. JOB SUMMARY Provides comprehensive nursing care through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the Registered Nurse scope of practice. Delivers safe, compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrates the knowledge and clinical judgment necessary to care for patients across the lifespan by assessing patient needs, recognizing changes in condition, developing individualized plans of care, educating patients and families, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. * Prioritize care for patients with varying levels of acuity while recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition. * Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response. * Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care. * Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning. * Delegate appropriate responsibilities to LPNs and LNAs while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes. * Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation. * Utilize critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in emergency and non-emergency situations. * Maintain current clinical competencies through required education and continuing professional development. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of teamwork, safety, and excellence.