Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Unit Information

This position is within a Medical Surgical, Telemetry unit, which focuses on delivering comprehensive care to patients requiring medical-surgical interventions.

• Level of Care: Medical Surgical, Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 34 private beds
• Staff Size: 50 staff members
• Nurse Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse

Staffing Structure

The unit operates with the following staffing structure:

• Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 6 RNs, 3 Techs, 1 Dietary Aide
• Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 3 RNs, 3 techs (7 PM – 11 PM), 1 tech (11 PM – 7 AM)

Equipment Utilized

• Telemetry bedside monitors
• Vein finder
• Bladder scanner
• EKG machine
• Doppler
• Hoyer lift
• Glucometer
• Pulse oximeter
• Scales
• Wound vac

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

The unit utilizes Meditech for electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Required Skills:
  • Medical Surgical Experience
  • BLS certification
  • Active RN license
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in trauma care
  • Experience in telemetry

Specialized Aspects of Care

The unit focuses on specialized care, including but not limited to:

• Management of complex wounds
• Administration of blood products
• Effective pain management
• Care for tubes and drains, including NG, PEG, feeding tubes, and surgical drains
• Chest tube management

Work Environment

The ideal personality fit for this position includes:

• Team player
• Compassionate demeanor

Certification Requirements

• BLS certification is mandatory.

Work Expectations

• Floating areas include Med Surg and telemetry (if certified).
• Dress code requires navy scrubs.
• Every other weekend commitment is required; no call duties are expected.

Experience

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant nursing role.