Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg - Fairfield Hospital
About The Position
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The RN uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, applies a diverse medical skillset, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The position is in the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit at Fairfield Hospital and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings/nights. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, charts and assesses patient condition, and evaluates and updates care plans to support expected outcomes. Medications must be administered safely and in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, chart, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and incentives.
- Referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
