Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Medical Surgical Float unit. This role requires expertise in managing a variety of patient diagnoses, including surgical and medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a float capacity.
• Monitor patient conditions and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients on the Medical Surgical unit.
• Assist with patient education and communication regarding diagnoses and treatment options.

Unit Information

• Unit Name: Medical Surgical Float
• Cost Center: 6046
• Bed Capacity: 61 combined beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Days 1:5 and Nights 1:6
• Support Staff: 1 nurse aide for every 15 patients
• Available Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, hi-flow oxygen therapy
• Telemonitoring: Monitor technicians will oversee patient monitoring; RNs will confirm readings.

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• On-call/Standby Requirement: Yes, with limited call duties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a similar medical-surgical environment.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Experience in managing both surgical and medical patient populations.
• Ability to float to various areas within the unit as required.

Dress Code

Any scrub color is acceptable for the position.

Orientation

Orientation will include both travel orientation and a unit-specific float checklist to familiarize you with unit protocols.