Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Nashville, TN

General Information

• Unit Name: 6th, Post-Op Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 34
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Type of Equipment: IV Pumps, Telemetry, SCDs, Continuous Pulse Oximeters, Feeding Pumps, PCA, EKG Machines, Bladder Scanners, iMobile Communication Technology
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; 2 weekends (4 shifts) in a 4-week schedule
• Floating Policy: Contract labor is the first to float; rotation applies when multiple contract labor staff are scheduled
• Patient Experience Expectations: Provide attentive and compassionate care; engage patients and families in care plans through bedside shift reports and personalized interactions.
• Certifications: Comprehensive Stroke Center, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center

Hiring Profile

• Requested Skill Set:
  • Med/Surg Experience
  • Ability to prioritize care and multitask
  • Start IVs
  • Basic wound care
  • Maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active RN license
  • BLS certification

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy scrubs, tops, and bottoms

Additional Information

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