Minimum 2 years of experience required. BLS – AHA Required. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Educates patients on surgical procedures. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

Unit:
5400-1111 - Med/Surg Floor 4A

Travel Experience Required:
Yes

Profession:
Registered Nurse
Specialty:
Medical Surgical

Shift:
Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Block Schedules:
No

Years of Experience:
2 year(s)
Patient Ratio Experience:
1:6
Charting System:
Required
, Epic
Teaching Hospital Experience:
Preferred

Trauma Level II Experience:
Preferred

Certfications:
Certs marked with * are preferred
• BLS
Skills:
Skills marked with * are preferred
Work Settings
• MS/Tele*
• Med/Surg
• Cardiovascular
• Post Angiogram*
• Post MI
• Endocrine /Metabolic
• Thyroidectomy*
• Neurological/Psychiatric
• Substance Withdrawal*
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Pre/Post neurosurgery
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic Brain injury
• Respiratory
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*
• Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac
• BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Nasal Cannula
• Non-invasive airway management
• Oral suctioning
• Oxygen administration
• Oxygen tanks
• Pre/Post Thoracic Surgery
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Gastrointestinal
• Bowel obstruction
• Colostomy/ileostomy management/care
• Feeding tube care and management
• Genitourinary/Renal
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• Renal failure
• IV therapy/Phlebotomy
• Accessing/Managing Ports
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• Phlebotomy
• PICC line management
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Medications
• Heparin
• Insulin
• PCA
• Orthopedics
• Ortho trauma
• Total joint replacement
• Plastics
• Surgical drains
• Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• Wound Care/Wound Vac

Scheduling Type:
Other
Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:6
Nights: 1:6
Weekends: 1:6
Float Required:
Yes

Weekend Coverage:
Every Other
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract:
2 per pay period, flexible with needs of the department
Pre-Approved Time Off:
1 Request
Orientation Hours:
24

Patient Age Groups:
Adults, Geriatrics
Daily Census:
48

Number of Rooms:
48
Number of Beds:
48

Interdisciplinary Support:
IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation
Patient Diagnoses:
Sepsis
CIWA
Confusion, AMS
COPD
Post op cares
AKI
Trauma
Respiratory failure
Bowel obstruction
Pyelonephritis
Cardiac conditions
Diabetes
GI conditions
Isolation
SI with medical indications

Description:
Medical Surgical RN
Shift: 3x12 hour Days
Years of experience: 2 years preferred, will accept 1 year
Travel experience: Preferred
Charting: Epic (experience required)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS (within 12 months of hire)

Patient Ratios: 1:6
Float: Yes
Number of Rooms/Beds: 48

Patient Diagnoses:
Sepsis, CIWA, Confusion, AMS, COPD, Post op cares, AKI, Trauma, Respiratory failure, Bowel obstruction, Pyelonephritis, Cardiac conditions, Diabetes, GI conditions, Isolation, SI with medical indications

Essential Job Functions:
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Documents thoroughly as care is delivered, following regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for clinical competencies and professional development of self and others.
• Practices in a clinical environment through application of theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• Ability to work varied shifts and/or days including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate patience, utilize best practices for patient care as expected by department leaders and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to work in a busy, stressful and work environment where practice changes to meet new patient safety requirements, goals or objectives.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Electronic medical records software.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage workload expectations.
• Interpersonal verbal communication and advanced math skills.
• Creativity, problem analysis, team work and decision making.