Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (step-down) setting delivers patient-focused nursing care and serves as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintains a safe, therapeutic environment. This RN staffs a swing unit when it is open and floats to other units when it is closed. The schedule is 24 hours per week, on days/afternoons, Monday through Friday, with no weekends. The position requires current state RN licensure and at least one year of RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and acute-care hospital experience are preferred. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from an approved source before direct patient care.
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
- Availability for 24 scheduled hours per week on days/afternoons, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- At least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create and implement a plan of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinate patients’ care across hospital departments as a point of contact.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Staff the swing unit when open and float to other units when it is closed.
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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
