Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg Ortho unit. The position is primarily night shifts and offers an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population.

Position Overview

• Unit: Med Surg Ortho
• Unit Type: Medical Surgical
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• BLS Certification

Job Responsibilities

The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients within the Med Surg Ortho unit. Duties include:

• Patient assessment and monitoring
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding health management
• Participate in hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting

Patient Population

The unit serves a diverse patient demographic, including:

• Total knees
• Total hips
• Shoulder replacements
• Patients with COPD, diabetes, dementia, and various other medical conditions

Team Structure

• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Nurse Aids/Patient Care Techs: Yes, with a ratio of 1:10
• Charge Nurse: Present on each shift and will take an assignment

Scheduling and Orientation

• Shifts: 0630-1900, 1830-0700
• Self-scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend (Friday and Saturday)
• Orientation includes classroom sessions followed by hands-on training on the unit

Dress Code

The dress code is navy blue scrubs, and scrubs will be provided.

Additional Notes

We are looking for candidates who are flexible, self-directed, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment. The primary patient population is low to middle class, with some patients facing homelessness and mental health or addiction histories.