Registered Nurse Med Surg PRN
About the Role
Med Surg/Swing bed is a dynamic 18-bed unit that provides care to general medical and surgical needs as well as continued rehabilitation in the Swing Bed Unit. Holy Rosary offers 24/7 provider coverage on the unit.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The RN utilizes the nursing process through technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates health status through ongoing collection and assessment of health data.
- Performs health teaching and health counseling.
- Provides therapy and treatment supportive and restorative to life and well-being, either directly to the patient or indirectly through consultation, delegation, supervision, or teaching of others.
- Executes delegated medical functions.
- Refers patients as needed for further evaluation or treatment.
- Reviews and monitors therapy and treatment plans.
- Documents in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
- Uses resources as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.
- An RN with an AS/DN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the date of hire unless the RN has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous RN experience in an acute care setting. Failure to obtain a BSN within this timeframe may result in suspension or termination of employment.
- Any RN who takes legally protected leave during the four-year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.
- RNs with a minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience in an acute care or long-term care setting, or those hired before July 1, 2020, are exempt from the BSN requirement.
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Certification appropriate for the unit or service.
Skills
- Regular attendance and ability to work on-site during scheduled shifts, including nights and/or weekends as required.
- Ability to see, read, and assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent verbal communication with care providers, patients, and visitors, including the ability to hear and understand spoken information quickly, especially during emergencies.
- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation and medication preparation.
- Physical ability to lift and transfer patients, bend, retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
- Ability to walk, assist with patient transport, and navigate crowded or busy environments (e.g., full rooms, power cords).
- Capability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $34.62 - $52.51, dependent upon experience.
Benefits
Intermountain provides a generous benefits package covering mind, body, and spirit, fostering a sustainable culture of wellness that includes:
- Living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged programs.