Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg Post Op
About The Position
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Post Op - Nights. Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The unit is a 12-bed Medical/Surgical & Post-Op unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6. Patient population includes post-op spine, orthopedic, ENT, abdominal, thoracic, vascular, and urology cases, along with general medical patients. It is a close-knit, collaborative environment with strong nurse-physician teamwork. The department is growing with future expansion plans as surgical services continue to expand.
Requirements
- Current VA or compact state license.
- Associate’s degree in nursing required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in clinical area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
- Documents patient care and monitors patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
- Coordinates patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
- Provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
- Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
