Med Surg

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirement: at least every third weekend
• Holiday requirement: will rotate with core staff as needed
• Primarily Med Surg unit with float to Emergency Department for support
• 14-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Nurse aides/patient care techs available on unit at a ratio of 1:10
• Charge nurse present on each shift and takes an assignment
• Common diagnoses include CHF, pneumonia, skilled patients for PT/OT, and antibiotic therapy
• May admit cardiac or diabetic Progressive Care level patients at times
• Antibiotic drip administration required; titration of drips not required
• 2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Pass/Fail open book exam during orientation requiring a minimum score of 90% to pass
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments
• Valid driver's license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and confident in nursing skills
• Must be able to work independently with decreased resources in a critical access hospital setting
• Must be a patient and department advocate focused on quality and safe patient care with strong critical thinking and prioritization skills