RN - 19419412

CHI St Alexius Health Bismarck Medical Center • Bismarck, ND

14d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a 31-bed MedSurg unit. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with conditions including strokes, hypertension, COPD, cellulitis, CHF, non-RVR A-fib, chest pain, myocardial infarction, acute mental status changes, and oncology patients requiring chemotherapy. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4–5 during days and 1:5–6 at night.

This position works 12-hour night shifts for 36 guaranteed hours per week. Every-other-weekend work is required, with holiday work as needed. The manager schedules shifts, and block scheduling may be considered based on unit needs. Nurses may occasionally float to other MedSurg units. Unit-specific orientation consists of 1–2 shifts. Patient care technicians are available at a ratio of 1:8, and tele/monitor technicians are available; RNs are not required to read or interpret strips. There are no on-call or standby requirements.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical nursing role.
• Current BLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tracheostomy care.
• Experience managing BiPAP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, individualized bedside nursing care to assigned patients.
• Administer medications and manage continuous infusions and titrations, including Lasix and Heparin.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond to changes in condition.
• Use medical equipment as needed, including BiPAP, and provide tracheostomy care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Float to other MedSurg units as required and support their patient care teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed