Registered Nurse, Med Surg, 1st Floor Day Shift

About the role

Grow with us. Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit.
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• EKG (based on patient ; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements).
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills).
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs.
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Field Of Study N/A
• Work Experience 1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]

Skills

• EKG (based on patient ; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recog & Stabilization (PEARS) [Preferred]
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) [Preferred]
• Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) [Preferred]
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Preferred]
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) [Preferred]
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) [Preferred]
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) [Preferred]
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$31.53 - $52.24