Medical Surgical Nurse

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of medical conditions.

Position Details

• Unit: MedSurg
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, acute renal failure.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 2 years
• Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Skills: Understanding of working in rural healthcare environments with lower resources and typically lower patient volumes.
• Titration of Drips: Required to titrate analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives.

Work Environment

Registered Nurses are expected to be comfortable analyzing telemetry strips and escalating concerns to a physician. There are nurse aids available on the unit, with one assigned to the floor when patient volume reaches nine.

Scheduling & Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: A minimum of six weekend shifts within a six-week schedule is expected for both full-time and part-time employees, based on department needs.
• Holiday Requirement: Yes, participation is expected.
• Self-Scheduling: Allowed, with block scheduling options available.
• Floating Requirements: Will be determined based on department needs.

Orientation

All new clinicians will be required to attend a week of orientation. Attendance is mandatory, even if certain modules are conducted remotely.

Location

Position available in a location within the region offering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Dress Code

Navy Blue scrubs are required for this position.