Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical team, specifically in the Stroke Stepdown unit. This position involves caring for adult patients with a variety of medical conditions.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: MS Stroke Stepdown Patients
• Number of Beds: 64
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, general medical-surgical conditions, pneumonia, pulmonary issues.
• Specialty Equipment: IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes.

Shift Information

This role requires working the night shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Please note that block scheduling is not guaranteed, and floating to other units may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing, with specific expertise in stroke stepdown care.
• Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications are required; NIHSS can be obtained prior to start.
• Active NY RN license and all active RN licenses must be documented through NURSYS report verification.
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Patient Demographics

The patient population primarily consists of adults requiring specialized medical care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Scrub Color

The uniform color for this position is navy blue.

Location

This position is located in the greater area of [City, State].