RN - MS

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg

The position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Med-Surg. The unit consists of three separate areas with a total of 56 beds. Nurses will work interchangeably between the three units as needed. Patient-to-nurse ratios are 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. Common patient diagnoses include post-operative cases in general, orthopedic, and podiatry. Other medical conditions include diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cellulitis, and others. Experience with surgical drains, wound vacs, and peritoneal dialysis is a plus, but training is available. Registered Nurses are not required to titrate drips, as central monitoring is provided. Charge nurses maintain patient assignments, while house supervisors are available for support. Nurse aids are present based on patient acuity. Typical duties of nurse aids may include basic care and monitoring. Patients may be on telemetry, monitored by trained technicians, while nurses validate telemetry readings. Respiratory equipment includes BiPAP, High Flow, and Vapotherm for respiratory management. Key scheduling requirements include working 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and participating in holiday rotations. Floating to other areas like ICU or Telemetry may be necessary based on patient loads. There is no call or standby requirement for agency staff. Scrubs may be of any professional color. The role includes department-specific orientation for comprehensive training.