Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for our MedSurg unit. The ideal candidate will possess the skills necessary to provide high-quality patient care within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Med Surg (Medical Surgical)
• Unit Beds: 14
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Common Diagnoses: Congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, chest pain work-ups, COPD exacerbations, asthma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute renal failure.

Shift Information

• Shift: Nights
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Full and part-time employees are expected to self-schedule a minimum of six weekend shifts per six-week schedule.
• Holiday Requirement: Yes

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing patient care and support based on their medical needs.
• Titrating medications and managing drips, including analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives.
• Monitoring vital signs and interpreting telemetry strips. RNs are required to assess and escalate any concerning findings to a physician.
• Assisting with the orientation of new staff members.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Required Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA).
• Experience working in a rural setting, adapting to lower resources and patient volumes.

Additional Information

• Self-scheduling and block scheduling are available.
• Orientation will be conducted in the state where employment will take place.
• Staff may be asked to float to other departments based on patient acuity and departmental needs.
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs are required.

Ideal candidates will be committed to providing compassionate care and will have a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in managing diverse patient populations.