RN MedSurg/Tele

**Job Title: Registered Nurse (Med Surg/PCU)** **Shift:** 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM **Job Description:** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. This position requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care through the nursing process, which encompasses assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for directing and guiding patient care while adhering to nursing standards and hospital policies. Your exceptional service will directly contribute to enhancing the patient and family experience. **Primary Responsibilities:** - **Patient Assessment:** Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' physical, psychological, and social needs upon admission and prepare written assessments within designated time frames. - **Care Planning:** Identify patient needs and develop written care plans based on your assessments, initiating the plan within 24 hours of admission and updating it every 24 hours as necessary. - **Emotional Support:** Provide compassionate emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families. - **Patient Education:** Promote patient independence by educating them, their families, and friends about their conditions, medications, self-care skills, and answering any questions. - **Quality Assurance:** Ensure the quality of care by following therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes, and making necessary adjustments to care as required. Comply with standards set by regulatory agencies and nursing boards. - **Multidisciplinary Collaboration:** Work with healthcare teams to resolve patient issues and enhance the continuity of care. Communicate effectively to maintain collaborative relationships among team members. - **Leadership:** Utilize leadership skills to delegate tasks, communicate needs, and evaluate team members’ performances. - **Ongoing Education:** Provide continuous education to patients and families based on daily assessments and collaborate with case management for discharge planning. - **Ensure Safety:** Adhere to patient safety standards and protocols, promote a safe environment, and effectively use healthcare technology and equipment. - **Professional Development:** Participate in in-service education and unit or hospital-wide committees to identify needs and aid in performance improvement. Attend a minimum of eight staff meetings annually. - **Documentation:** Document patient care actions, responses, and updates regularly to maintain an accurate medical record. **Requirements:** - Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience. - Experience floating to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is required. - Proficient in telemetry and must be able to read and interpret heart rhythms. - Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association). - COVID-19 vaccination is required (exemptions allowed). - Must pass a dysrhythmia test prior to working on the floor. - Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills to care for patients of all ages. **At ARMStaffing, we take care of our nurses! We offer:** - **Health & Retirement Benefits:** Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more… - **Complimentary Onboarding:** We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments so you can focus on patient care while we assist you in getting started faster. - **On-Call Support:** We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? Our experienced team across healthcare practices can offer immediate direction. - **401k Retirement Savings Plan:** After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. - **Recruiter Matching:** When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. - **Additional Benefits:** Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; and more. We're proud to be recognized as a leading choice for healthcare staffing, including accolades such as SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms and more. Contract and local rates may vary based on your location and residency. For more details, please inquire with an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!