Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing compassionate care to a patient load of 5 to 6 individuals requiring in-patient hospitalization for various medical or surgical issues. Key duties include:

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitoring patient progress and reporting any changes in condition.
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Utilizing medical equipment, including Pyxis medication station, Alariz IV pumps, and remote telemetry systems.
• Documenting patient care and interactions in Meditch charting system.

Equipment Used

The role requires proficiency in operating medical equipment such as:

• Pyxis medication station
• Meditch charting
• Alariz IV pumps
• Remote telemetry systems

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.
• Competence in EKG interpretation.
• Valid ACLS and BLS certifications.

Work Schedule

Candidates must be willing to work on weekends, with shifts assigned every other weekend or one weekend shift per week. A typical weekend consists of Saturday and Sunday shifts. The nursing unit operates with a staff of up to one other nurse and a licensed nursing assistant or unit coordinator.

Floating Requirements

The Registered Nurse may be required to float to all medical-surgical remote telemetry units on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and occasionally to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as needed.

Unit Information

The unit comprises multiple rooms, with a bed capacity as follows:

• 2E: 20 beds
• 2S: 14 beds
• 2C: 23 beds
• 2N: 17 beds
• 3N: 20 beds
• 3S: 23 beds
• CDU: 20 beds

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 5-6:1, ensuring attentive and quality patient care.

Dress Code

The dress code for this position is navy blue scrubs.

Orientation and Training

A comprehensive training and orientation program will be provided, consisting of 2 to 3 shifts of unit-specific orientation. Additionally, all new hires must attend 8 hours of hospital orientation beginning on a Monday.