Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a Post Cardiac Unit. This is a night shift position with a focus on providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Stepdown
• Number of Beds: 28
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Common Patient Demographics: Adults, including patients arriving through the ER with mixed medical/surgical needs, cardiac, and stroke diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring and assessing patient conditions.
• Titrate intravenous drips, including Heparin, Octreotide, Insulin, and other IV medications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in the effective management of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Supervise and support nursing aides and patient care technicians as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar clinical setting.
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirements: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling period.
• Holiday Requirements: Participation in holiday rotations with permanent staff.

Additional Information

• Duties of Support Staff: The unit includes a nursing aide/patient care technician ratio of 1:14.
• Specialty Equipment: Access to code carts, LUCAS machines, hoyer lift, and Sit and Stand devices.
• Orientation: Includes a first week of classroom training followed by 2 shifts of unit-specific orientation.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs are required.

This role is designed for compassionate nurses who thrive in team environments and are committed to overcoming challenges in patient care. If you are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare, we encourage you to apply.