Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in the MedSurg unit with a focus on renal patients. The role requires expertise in managing a variety of medical conditions and is vital for providing high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with medical-surgical conditions, including congestive heart failure, hypertension, COPD exacerbations, and acute renal failure.
• Monitor patient vitals and assess medical needs, implementing appropriate interventions accordingly.
• Titrate medications such as analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives as per physician orders.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to facilitate patient recovery and discharge planning.
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing professional education.
• Float to varied units as required to meet organizational needs, with potential for floating to ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and other medical-surgical units.

Work Schedule

• Night shift with a length of 12 hours.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Weekend commitment of a minimum of six shifts per six-week schedule.
• Flexible self-scheduling and block scheduling options available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a medical-surgical setting.
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS (AHA).
• Knowledge and ability to utilize CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow equipment.
• Experience in reading telemetry strips is desirable.
• TNCC and NIHSS certifications are preferred.

Unit Details

• 22-bed capacity within the Med/Surg unit.
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4.
• Nurse aides are available with a ratio of 1:50.

Work Environment

This role will involve direct patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting, with an emphasis on providing high-quality nursing care, effective communication, and teamwork. Strong clinical judgment and the ability to adapt to changing demands are essential.

Orientation & Training

All new hires will participate in a designated orientation week to acclimate to unit procedures and protocols. Attendance is required.

Dress Code

Scrub attire in navy blue is required.