Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Tele

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med/Surg Tele unit. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, working with a diverse patient population.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Med Surg (Medical Surgical)
• Number of Beds: 24 beds
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4 or 1:5 (based on telemetry assignment)
• Common Diagnoses: UTI, pleural effusions, altered mental status, hepatic encephalopathy, dehydration, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, cellulitis
• Experience Required: 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience is essential
• Required Skills: Comfortable with a nurse:patient ratio including total care patients

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with primarily medical diagnoses
• Titrate heparin through adherence to established protocols
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize telemetry monitoring; RNs are not required to read strips as monitoring techs assist with this task
• Participate in regular patient care rounds and assessments

Qualifications

• Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS Certification
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a Med/Surg setting
• Equipment Familiarity: Understanding of telemetry monitoring systems (Philips system) and care equipment

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, days
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday Requirement: Rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: Potential to float to other Med/Surg Tele units as needed

Work Environment

The Med/Surg Tele unit is equipped with a team of nursing aides and utilizes a collaborative approach to patient care. The unit does not support advanced respiratory treatments such as tracheostomy or ventilation; however, stable patients may use CPAP or BiPAP as part of their routine care.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Navy blue top and bottom
• Only scrubs permitted; black or white shoes required
• Tattoos should be covered during work hours