Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered NurseThis unit primarily cares for medical patients rather than surgical populations, managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Patient acuity varies and includes individuals requiring advanced monitoring, complex medication management, and specialized respiratory and renal care. The unit treats patients with conditions such as:Sepsis and complex infectious diseasesAcute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysisDiabetes and metabolic disordersGastrointestinal conditionsFluid and electrolyte imbalancesAlcohol withdrawal and substance misuseLiver diseaseEndocarditis and other cardiac conditionsSkin integrity issues and complex wound careAcute and chronic respiratory illnesses including COPD, influenza, pneumonia, and Cystic FibrosisThe facility is a nationally recognized Cystic Fibrosis (CF) center, and adult CF patients requiring inpatient care are admitted to the Medical Specialties Unit.Unit Layout:1 East: 36 beds2/3 East: 25 bedsCandidates must be proficient in the care and management of the following:Telemetry monitoringChest tubesCentral line care, maintenance, and blood drawsTracheostomies and laryngectomiesLines, tubes, and drains (including post-surgical patients)Medication & Infusion Management Continuous and intermittent drips including:DiltiazemHeparinLasixInsulinAmiodaroneSpecialized Care:Complex wound managementCare of patients with high-acuity medical conditionsManagement of patients with respiratory compromise and chronic pulmonary disease