Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med/Surg unit. This position is essential in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting a diverse range of medical conditions.

Unit Information

The Med/Surg unit comprises 14 beds, accommodating patients with various medical diagnoses including:

• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Hypertension
• Chest pain work-ups
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations
• Asthma and pneumonia
• Pancreatitis
• Bowel obstructions
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Acute renal failure

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to patients.
• Monitor and evaluate patient conditions, implementing appropriate interventions.
• Administer medications, including titratable drips for analgesics, anticoagulants, and antihypertensives.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records.
• Assist with floating to other acuity levels as needed, including ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and MS-Tele.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Med/Surg setting.
• Current certifications in ACLS (AHA) and BLS (AHA).
• Strong understanding of working in rural healthcare settings, including managing lower resources and patient volumes.
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips; RNs must escalate concerns to a physician.

Work Schedule

• This position is for night shifts with a commitment to a minimum of six weekend shifts every six weeks.
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available.
• Holiday work is required.

Additional Information

• On-site orientation and department-specific training will be provided.
• Nurse-patient ratios are modeled at 1:4.
• Support staff is available, with one nurse aide assigned when patient numbers reach nine.
• Dress code includes navy blue scrubs; scrubs will not be provided.
• All candidates must provide a valid driver’s license.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients! We look forward to your application.