RN - Med Surg

Job Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our Stroke Department. The position is a full-time role with night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Unit Information

Location: 3rd Floor, Stroke Department, Brownsville, TX

Number of Beds: 24

Staffing:

• 7 Full-Time Day Shift RNs
• 1 PRN Day Shift RN
• 1 Full-Time Day Shift LVN
• 1 Part-Time Day Shift LVN
• 4 Full-Time Night Shift PCTs
• 4 Full-Time Day Shift PCTs
• 1 PRN PCT
• 2 Core Full-Time Night Shift RNs
• 3 Agency Night Shift RNs

Patient Care and Staffing Ratios

The patient-to-nurse ratio is 7 patients to 1 nurse. The following staff structure is maintained:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 3-4 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-2 Sitters (varies)
• Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 2-3 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-2 Sitters (varies)

Essential Equipment

• Hoyer Lift
• Bladder Scanner
• Ultrasound Guided Machine
• Glucometers
• Welch Allyn Vital Signs Machine
• Blood Warmer
• Otoscope
• Virtual Sitter Cameras (CareAi)
• New Beds
• Responder 5 Tracking System
• Computer in Each Patient Room
• Computer on Wheels

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Our facility utilizes the Meditech system for electronic medical records.

Qualifications

Skills Required:

• IV Skills
• Wound Care
• Neuro Assessment Skills
• Stroke and Medical Surgical Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse

Typical Procedures Performed

• Cerebral Angiogram
• Left Heart Catheterization
• PEG Tube Placement
• Endoscopy/Colonoscopy Procedures
• Bronchoscopy
• Central Line Insertion
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Urologic Procedures

Professional Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be driven, motivated, encouraging, family-oriented, and friendly.

Certifications Required

• NIH Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Work Schedule

Candidates must be available to work every other weekend and on-call as needed.

Available Positions

We have a total of 2 openings for this position.