RN - 19508686

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides high-quality patient care in a 27-bed Medical Surgical and Telemetry unit. The unit typically maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4–5 for Telemetry patients and 1:5 for Medical Surgical patients. Patient cases include general Medical Surgical conditions such as GI and GU disorders, CHF, pneumonia, and sepsis; post-operative care including myomectomy, bariatric, abdominoplasty, mastectomy, and orthopedic surgeries; psychiatric cases; and alcohol withdrawal. Nurses also care for diverse populations, including county care patients, people with low health literacy, inmates, and patients experiencing homelessness or substance abuse issues.

The role involves 12-hour shifts and may require working weekends and holidays. Nurses use self-scheduling, subject to final scheduling by the nurse manager, and receive hands-on unit orientation with a designated preceptor. The unit's standard scrub color is navy; undershirts must be navy, white, or black, and navy scrub jackets are optional. The unit promotes minimal exposure to perfumes or scents and prohibits headphones and cell phone use in patient care areas.

Requirements

• Valid RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Ability to adapt to a multicultural environment and respect diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nursing experience in Telemetry or Medical Surgical settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients.
• Interpret telemetry strips and manage titratable drips, including Heparin, Diltiazem, and Amiodarone.
• Participate in self-scheduling while balancing clinical needs and staffing requirements.
• Assist in orienting new staff to unit protocols and practices.
• Use translation services effectively to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in the unit's floating protocol as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed