Position Summary:

Special Summer Incentive 

*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment

*Vacation accrual based on RN experience

for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only
 

Position Highlights:  9A Medical- Surgical

Number of beds on unit: 24 private bedsPatient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about      unit):  Medical-surgical, unit that serves      patients admitted for illness, surgery, testing for various      diagnoses.  The unit serves patients typically above 17 years of age.      Nurse to Patient ratio:  1:5 (occasionally 1:6)Department culture and resources:  9A is a fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. The      nurses and HCTs on the unit work collaboratively with the providers,      patient families, therapists, and pharmacists to provide safe and quality      care. The success of patient care is strongly rooted in teamwork and      communication. The unit leadership focuses on reinforcing teamwork and      individual growth through employee engagement and various opportunities      within the organization.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and the ability to communicate patient care needs with the care team. Hands-on skills such as IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, using plum pump for fluid and medication administration, administering tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, and ostomy bag care. BLS (within 30 days of hire).