RN Medical Surgical
About The Position
The RN works in the 30-bed 5 West Medical Surgical Department at St. Anthony North Hospital, caring for a diverse population of medical-surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients. Common conditions include chronic disease exacerbations, acute infections and gastrointestinal disorders, and patients receiving pre- and post-operative orthopedic, abdominal, and general surgical care. The unit may also receive patients from other areas of the hospital when they meet unit criteria. The RN facilitates communication and collaboration among the healthcare team, patients, and families to address patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The role promotes patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act, while providing compassionate, relationship-based care.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or equivalent by endorsement.
- RN license in the state of employment.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
- American Heart Association NIHSS certification within six months of hire or internal transfer.
- Ability to perform medium work, lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and review of medical records and clinical data.
- Evaluate patients’ responses and intervene to support optimal outcomes.
- Develop and implement patient care plans and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, incision and wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
- Maintain patient charts and records thoroughly and confidentially.
- Document patient status, interventions, responses, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
