Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Medical-Surgical unit is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse medical team to ensure patient needs are met consistently and compassionately.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 24
• Staff: 7
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Type of Equipment: BLS, NIHSS
• EMR System: Meditech

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical unit.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective communication with all healthcare team members.
• Perform a variety of nursing procedures, including but not limited to:
• PIV insertion, management, and removal
• Central line management and removal
• Foley catheter insertion, management, and removal
• NG tube insertion, management, and removal
• Drain management and removal
• Wound care and ostomy management
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Chest tube management
• Conduct EKGs as needed
• Utilize various medical equipment effectively, including Alaris IV pumps, Hoyer lifts, feeding pumps, and vital sign machines.

Qualifications

• Must Have:
• Prior inpatient acute care experience
• Basic knowledge of dysrhythmias
• Preferred:
• Experience working at a trauma center

Work Schedule

This position requires availability for weekend shifts, with potential for four shifts within a four-week period.

Dress Code

Staff members are expected to wear royal blue scrubs, with black pants permitted.

Location

Overland Park, KS