RN - MS

Physician's Assistant

Physician's Assistant Profession: PA Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 16 weeks Shift: 8H Days Hours per Shift: 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday Experience: 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification, ACLS (preferred)

Must-Have: 2-3 years of experience; ability to read and interpret telemetry

Description: Department: Medical Surgical Number of Beds: 21 with overflow beds available. Nurse Patient Ratios: 1:4 during the day, 1:5 at night, with flexibility depending on staffing. Required certifications: BLS, ACLS preferred. Common diagnoses/types of patients: General Medical Surgical patients generally aged 18 and older, with occasional younger patients post-surgery. Conditions include surgical, orthopedic, COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, dementia, cellulitis, altered mental status, pneumonia, small bowel obstruction, COVID, and influenza. Experience needed: 2-3 years of experience is required; must be able to hit the ground running. Prior experience in smaller facilities and travel experience is preferred. Drip titration protocols: Only heparin per protocol. Charge Nurse: There is a charge nurse on each shift who also takes a patient load as needed. Patient care support: Patient care technicians are available during the day and overnight to assist with general duties such as vital signs and activities of daily living. Respiratory Equipment: No vented patients; utilizes CPAP, BiPAP, and high flow oxygen systems, with in-house respiratory therapy services available during the day. Telemetry: Registered nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry. Shifts and Scheduling: Fixed 8-hour shifts with a block schedule of one week on and two weeks off; no self-scheduling. Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, potentially every third weekend. Holiday Requirement: Expected to work at least one holiday during the holiday season. Call or Standby Requirement: None. Floating Requirements: None. Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; undershirts or jackets must be black or navy blue and plain, without advertisements or sayings. Unit-specific orientation: One shift of orientation on the unit required. Charting System: EPIC.