Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg

Position Overview

An opportunity for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical care, focused on providing high-quality patient care across a variety of needs and conditions. This position is vital in delivering nursing support to patients, managing their care, and ensuring their comfort during stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to enhance patient comfort and treatment efficacy.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards and nursing guidelines consistent with the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other healthcare team members.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality in compliance with regulations and organizational standards.

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 (to be indicated upon application)
• Weekend Requirements: Rotate as per facility needs

Qualifications

• Current RN License valid in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 1 year of inpatient Med Surg experience is required.

Patient Care Environment

• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 on days; 1:6-7 on nights.
• Unit Capacity: 20 beds.
• Equipment used: Includes Nova meters for blood glucose, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, and SCD machines.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system utilized: EPIC.

Work Conditions

The role requires physical stamina, as standing and walking will be necessary for the majority of duty hours. The position may also involve significant bending, stooping, and lifting as part of patient care responsibilities.

Team Collaboration

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit and possess a willingness to deliver care to a diverse patient population, ensuring a supportive and effective care environment for all patients.

Application Notes

Due to the nature of healthcare, some scheduling flexibility may be required, including variability in shift assignments based on patient care needs.