Registered Nurse RN Surgical Acute
About The Position
Surgical Acute: Number of beds on unit: 34 Patient Population or type of patients cared for on unit: adult general medicine patients, primarily neurological, orthopedic, and surgical patients Nurse to patient ratios: 1:4-1:6 Nursing skills/equipment used: BLS and NIHSS will be required once working, telemetry monitoring, patient lift equipment Weekend/holiday or call schedules or any other scheduling items: Weekend and holiday requirements (every third weekend and two holidays per year) POSITION SUMMARY: Protects, promotes and restores health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the Registered Nurse licensure; collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the continuum. Assesses and supports physical symptoms, provides psychological support to patients, friends, and families, mentors assigned team members, promotes best practices, and maintains professional disposition at all times. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing in appropriate state (Illinois or Michigan)
- Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS is required prior to start date of employment.
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- Experience as an RN in a healthcare environment
- Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft application basic proficiency
Responsibilities
- Protects, promotes and restores health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the Registered Nurse licensure
- Collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the continuum
- Assesses and supports physical symptoms
- Provides psychological support to patients, friends, and families
- Mentors assigned team members
- Promotes best practices
- Maintains professional disposition at all times
Benefits
- Generous PTO plans
- Holiday/Vacation time off frontloaded for candidates with 5+ years of direct experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
