Observation Unit Nurse

Position Overview

The Observation Unit Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. This role requires familiarity with intermediate medication infusions and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions in the observation unit, ensuring timely interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including heparin, nitroglycerin, cardizem, and insulin.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records utilizing EPIC charting system.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans and care instructions.

Patient Population

This position primarily involves adult and geriatric patients with varying diagnoses, including:

• Chest pain, abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, TIA, anemia/GI bleed
• Dehydration/AKI, syncope, vertigo, COPD, asthma
• UTI/pyelonephritis, headache/migraine, CHF, seizure
• Carbon monoxide poisoning, pancreatitis, cellulitis
• Post-outpatient surgery complications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Charge experience is required.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BCLS, and NIH are mandatory.
• Observation medicine experience is preferred.
• Willingness to float within service lines as needed.

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekends required: every other.
• No block schedule accommodations available.
• Requests for time off greater than 7 days will require management approval.

Work Environment

The role is set within a telemetry unit that experiences a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a targeted patient length of stay of 18-24 hours. Free parking is available for staff.

Additional Information

All candidates must be comfortable floating between multiple service lines, including Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, Uro/Vascular, and Observation within the region.