Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step down) role delivers nursing care to patients in the Med Surg unit. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment. The role acts as a service line between Med-Surg and ICU units. Nurses staff a swing unit and may float to other units when needed. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, coordinates care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement, and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.
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) preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; analyze assessment data; create and implement plans of care; and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Staff a swing unit and float to other units when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
