RN - Med/Tele

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in a critical access hospital setting. This role involves working primarily in the Med Surg unit with occasional floating to the Emergency Department (ED). The successful candidate will provide exceptional patient care to a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with various diagnoses including congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and other medical-surgical conditions.
• Utilize clinical judgement and critical thinking to prioritize patient care effectively.
• Collaborate with a small, experienced team to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Manage patient assignments and support nursing staff as needed.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and standards of care for patient safety.
• Participate in unit orientation and training for new nursing staff.
• Support patients with rehabilitation needs in collaboration with physical and occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a Med Surg or critical care environment.
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC.
• Ability to adapt and work independently in a resource-restricted environment.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient advocacy.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Work Environment

The Med Surg unit consists of 14 beds with nurse-patient ratios of 1:5-6. Patient care is supported by nursing aids with a ratio of 1:10. Nurses are required to work collaboratively in a team while being capable of functioning independently.

Additional Information

Candidates must comply with a fingernail policy prohibiting artificial nails in patient care areas. A driver's license is required for candidate evaluation concerning the radius rule of 50 miles. All scheduling requests must be provided upfront, and additional time off requests will not be accepted after submission.

Join our team and contribute to providing five-star quality care in a top-ranked critical access hospital, recognized for its exceptional telemedicine services.