Overview
- WHY NORTH TOWER 6 Med/Surg?
- On North Tower 6, we are a very fast-paced unit with a variety of patient populations.
- There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills with our high volume of admits and discharges.
- The teamwork on this unit is some of the best, so you will never face a challenge alone.
- Chest pain, CHF, AMS/Weakness, Stoke/TIA, Post-op/Post procedure, GI infections, COPD, Pneumonia, UTI, Pain Control, Falls IV Start, Foley Insertion & Maintenance, Central Lines (blood draws, dressing changes), Simple and Complex wound dressing changes, Diabetes and CHF Management, Blood Transfusions, Designated Stroke Unit Sign On Bonus $10,000 (3yr Commitment) Relocation $5,000 >100miles Relocation $2,500 50miles to 100miles BSN Bonus $2,500 External Applicants only RN>1yr
Qualifications
License/Certifications
RN License upon hire. BLS within 30 days
Education: Nursing Diploma
Other Knowledge/Skills: RN >1yr
Responsibilities
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
- Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
