Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical unit. This position will focus on providing exceptional care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures and medical conditions.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse:Patient Ratios:
  • Days: 1 RN to 4-5 Patients
  • Nights: 1 RN to 5-6 Patients
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Total joint replacements
  • Spinal surgeries
  • Urology procedures
  • Abdominal surgeries (e.g., laparoscopic appendectomy, bowel resection)
  • Bariatric surgeries
  • Medical overflow cases
  • Management of hemo hemovacs and JP drains
  • Colostomy care

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to surgical and medical patients.
• Assist with early ambulation post-operatively.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in bedside shift report.
• Float to medical and telemetry units as needed.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Required Certifications:
  • BLS Certification
• Preferred Skills:
  • Surgical and post-operative care experience.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: As needed

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Scrub color is not specified; any color is permitted.
• Team Environment: We maintain a close-knit and supportive culture within the unit.

Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional care for our patients!