What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medical Surgical position at Aptiva Healthcare?
Position Overview:
- Department: Acute - LTS (Long-Term Services)
- Number of Beds: 25 beds, with an average census of 12-15 patients.
- Nurse to Patient Ratios:
- Acute care: 1:4-5
- Non-skilled/swing/skilled swing: 1:6-8
- Certifications:
- Required: BLS, ACLS
- Preferred: PALS, NRP
- Experience: Must have telemetry and drip experience, and be flexible with varied assignments. ER and Post Partum experience is preferred.
- Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, general medical patients, SDS patients, rehab patients, wound care, skilled nursing patients.
- Nursing Responsibilities: Nurse will manage and titrate drips (e.g., Insulin, Diltiazem, Nitro, Heparin) and juggle a variety of patient populations with varying levels of care complexity.
- Charge Nurse: There is a charge nurse on each shift, with a Nurse Manager available for additional support.
- Patient Care Techs: Yes, 1:8-10 ratio of nurse aids/patient care techs.
- RT Equipment: RNs manage respiratory treatments (e.g., nasal cannula, BiPAP) with CRNA support for complex respiratory or IV needs.
- Telemetry: There are no dedicated monitor techs; RNs are responsible for basic telemetry sign-off.
- Shifts: 12-hour shifts (6a-6:30p, 6p-6:30a) with typically set schedules and 4-week advance scheduling.
- Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend.
- Holiday Requirement: Flexible with filling in during holidays as needed.
- Floating Requirements: RNs may float to the ER, assist with postpartum care, or be part of the Code Team depending on experience.
- Scrub Color: Any color, as long as clean and professional.
- Orientation: 1-2 day department-specific orientation including clinical competencies and training
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $2,490.00 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Coulee, WA 99133 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Coulee, WA 99133: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,490
