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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical/Neuro

Location

Nashville, TN

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Unit Staffing: Tech support available on both day and night shifts; Unit secretary from 7 AM to 7 PM.
• Type of Equipment: IV Pumps, Telemetry, SCDs, Continuous Pulse Ox Machines, Feeding Pumps, PCA, EKG machines, bladder scanner, iMobile communication technology.
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week; 2 weekends (4 shifts) within a 4-week schedule.
• Floating Policy: Contract labor is the first to float; floating is based on rotation when multiple contract labor staff are scheduled.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Expected to provide attentive and compassionate care to patients and family members, including bedside shift report and involvement of patients and families in care planning.

Hospital Specifics

• Certifications: Comprehensive Stroke Center, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center.

Qualifications

• Required Skills: Med/Surg experience, ability to prioritize care, multitask, start IVs, basic wound care, maintenance of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes.
• Licenses/Certifications: Active RN License, BLS Certification.
• Advanced Skills Needed: N/A

Dress Code

Required uniform: Navy scrubs, tops and bottoms.

Awards and Recognition

Information on departmental awards or recognition will be provided to prospective candidates.

Additional Information

This unit offers opportunities to work with advanced equipment and technology, a supportive staffing structure, and various scheduling options to meet your professional needs.

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