Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position requires a dedicated Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have experience managing diverse medical-surgical diagnoses and providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with varying needs.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 29
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: Days 1:4-5, Nights 1:5-6
• Common Patient Diagnoses:
  • Orthopedic Trauma (fractures, joint replacements)
  • Vascular (fem-pop bypass, carotid endarterectomy, heparin drips, wound dressing changes)
  • Urology (TURP, TURBT, continuous bladder irrigation)
  • Neuro-Spine (laminectomy, fusion, back pain)
  • OBGYN Oncology (TAH/OBS)
  • Acute Medical Admissions

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
• Titrate medications following established protocols, including heparin, nitroglycerin, bivalirudin, Cardizem, and insulin.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care and safety.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring equipment under the supervision of dedicated telemetry technicians.
• Complete patient assessments and documentation in accordance with organizational policies.
• Provide guidance and supervision to nursing assistants and support staff during assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with at least 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to float to other adult medical-surgical nursing units as needed.

Additional Information

• Shift Details: RNs will work 12-hour shifts, scheduled as needed.
• Weekend and Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday commitment.
• Orientation: A comprehensive orientation program will include 1 day of computer training and 1-2 days of precepted floor orientation.
• Dress Code: Professional attire, scrubs in any clean color.