Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Unit: 9 Tower Surgical

Location: Nashville, TN

Number of Beds: 36

Number of Staff: 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift)

Patient Ratios: 1:5

Type of Equipment: Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts

EMR: Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Maintenance of post-operative surgical procedure sites
• Wound care including packing, dressing changes, and wound vac maintenance
• Foley Catheter care and continuous bladder irrigation
• Ostomy appliance changing and maintenance
• Nasogastric tube insertion and suction
• TPN administration
• Blood administration
• Central line care and dressing changes
• Conduct bedside shift report

Qualifications

Required Certifications: BLS

Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years

Desired Skills

• Must Have:
  • Time management and efficiency in a fast-paced unit with a short length of stay
  • Strong teamwork skills
• Preferred:
  • Experience in post-operative surgical areas such as vascular, bariatric, urology, and colorectal surgery

Best Personality Fit

Outgoing and customer service-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply.

Floating Areas

Medical-Surgical Units

Dress Code

Scrub colors/attire: Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• Prompt attendance by clocking in and out on time, and attending scheduled shifts
• Open communication among staff
• Professional appearance at all times
• Attentive and responsive to patient needs