Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg - Fairfield Hospital
About The Position
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions, develop and carry out patient care plans to improve outcomes, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV and other medications, documents care, assesses patient condition, and updates plans of care to support expected outcomes. Medication administration must comply with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and condition.
- 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 and administer IV medications.
- Understand and complete charting.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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