RN - MedSurg Swing Bed

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population including those with common diagnoses such as pneumonia urinary tract infections (UTIs) postoperative recovery pain management aspiration fractures dementia and fall risks.
• Maintain a nursetopatient ratio of 1:6 or less during day and night shifts with occasional ratios of 1:8 based on patient acuity and staffing levels.
• Float to the Emergency Department (ED) as needed supporting patient care during highdemand periods.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures as per established protocols; titration of drips may be required occasionally.
• Collaborate with Charge Nurses and House Supervisors to ensure optimal patient care and unit operations.
• Work alongside nurse aides/patient care technicians to support daily patient activities including vital signs monitoring ambulation and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Participate in ongoing education and training regarding equipment and procedures including the use of CPAP and BiPAP devices.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care using the EPIC system; familiarity with this system is preferred.
• Adhere to facility policies regarding holiday and weekend scheduling participating in every third weekend rotation.

Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in the state of North Dakota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and NIH Stroke Education certifications preferred.
• Previous experience in a MedSurg setting with IV skills is required; knowledge of titrating drips is beneficial but not frequently practiced.
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips; no monitor techs are available on the unit.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• Patient Care: Each RN is responsible for reading and interpreting their own cardiac strips without monitor tech support.
• Support Staff: One nurse aide/patient care tech is available per 8hour shift to assist with basic patient care tasks.
• Equipment: No respiratory therapists on site; RNs are responsible for administering breathing treatments and chest physiotherapy as needed.
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color or pattern are acceptable; scrubs are not provided by the facility.

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