Med Surg Ortho Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Med Surg Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients on the medical-surgical orthopedic unit, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Med Surg (Medical Surgical)
• Patient Bed Capacity: 28 beds plus 22 overflow
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Population: Total knees, total hips, shoulder replacements, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, dementia, oncology, fractures (hips, ankles), sepsis, pneumonia, cholelithiasis, ambulatory dysfunction, appendicitis, acute respiratory distress, and CHF.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year
• Required Certification: BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support to patients within the orthopedic unit.
• Participate in hourly rounding and bedside shift reporting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Additional Information

• Charge Nurse on each shift, who may also take an assignment.
• Nursing Assistants/Patient Care Techs available with a ratio of 1:10.
• Self-scheduling available for shifts.
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend (Friday and Saturday).
• Floating Requirements: First to float within scope.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs required.
• Orientation: Includes a week of classroom training followed by one 12-hour shift on the unit.
• Patient population primarily consists of Caucasian, low to middle class, with some patients experiencing homelessness or mental health/addiction issues.

Location

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