Medical-Surgical Unit (MSU) Registered Nurse (RN) Charge, Full-Time Nights

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Unit (MSU) Registered Nurse (RN) Charge is responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical unit. This role involves administering medications, performing wound care, and carrying out various medical procedures as prescribed by physicians. The nurse will monitor and document patient vital signs and responses to treatments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care. Additionally, the RN will educate patients about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, utilizing critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions, anticipate potential complications, and make sound clinical decisions.

Requirements

RN License
Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience (for bonus eligibility)

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical unit.
Administer medications, perform wound care, and carry out various medical procedures as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor and document patient vital signs and responses to treatments.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, therapists, and other nurses, to ensure coordinated patient care.
Educate patients about their medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
Use critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions, anticipate potential complications, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Make sound clinical decisions based on a combination of evidence-based practice and experience.