RN - Med Surg

RN - Med Surg

Unit Information: 9 Tower Surgical Location: Centennial Medical Center Address: 2300 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203 Floor: Main Tower General Information Number of Beds - 36 Number of Staff 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift) Type of staff: Day Shift 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC Night Shift 8 RNs Patient Ratios 1:5 Type of equipment Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts EMR - Meditech Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. Time Management and Efficiency (Fast paced unit with short LOS) Teamwork Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Background in post op surgical areas (i.e. vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal, and general surgery) List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Maintenance of post op surgical procedure sites Wound care i.e. packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance Foley Catheter care- Continuous bladder irrigation Ostomy appliance changed and maintenance Nasogastric Tube insertion and suction TPN Blood Administration Central Line Care and dressing changes Bedside Shift Report Best personality fit: Outgoing, customer service oriented REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: BLS Floating Area(s): Medical-Surgical Units Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue Unit Guidelines/Policies: Prompt Attendance (clocking in and out on time, attending scheduled shifts) Open Communication Professional Appearance Attentive/Responsive to patient needs