RN Medical Surgical

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse on the Medical Specialties/Acute Inpatient unit is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients with a variety of complex medical conditions including respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, dementia, and infectious diseases. This role requires administering multiple medications, managing IV lines and airway support, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment. Nurses must be willing to care for up to 8 patients when needed and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a medical/surgical or acute inpatient setting.
• Proficiency in IV insertion and line management.
• Ability to manage airway support including CPAP/BiPAP.
• Experience with feeding tubes and wound vacs.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with PICC/central line management and vascular device care.
• Dialysis fistula care and management expertise.
• Skills in managing epidural and PCA pumps.

Special Considerations:

• Nurses must be willing to accept up to 8 patients when needed, although the standard ratio is 1:6 on night shifts.
• Floating to other medical specialty areas is required.
• Current CEU documentation must be provided during the interview process.
• Work environment includes care for patients with infectious diseases such as MRSA and C. difficile.

Scheduling:

• Night shift position with nurse-patient ratios typically 1:6, but flexibility to care for up to 8 patients is required.
• Shift assignments are based on unit needs and staffing requirements.