What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Medical Nursing Nights position at St Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center?
Certification and Job Details
The role requires Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The position is a Med Surg/Peds RN at St Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center, with a contract length of 13 weeks. The department is MedSurg Peds RN, where common diagnoses include Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), altered mental status, pneumonia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 during the day and 1:5 at night, with two nurse aids available on days and one on nights. Additionally, a pediatrician is on call for pediatric patients.
Job Requirements
- BLS certification is required.
- PALS certification is also mandatory.
- No clinical involvement is expected from the candidate.
- Fit testing for clinicians with facial hair is necessary.
Schedule Information
The shifts are typically 7am to 7pm, with self-scheduling allowed. There may be weekend requirements as needed, but no holiday requirement is specified. Floating assignments to the Emergency Department (ED) or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 1:1 staffing may be necessary.
Unit Specific Information
- A 12-hour shift orientation or a combination of one night and one day orientation is provided.
- The scrub color is navy blue.
Additional Details
- Key attributes for success include effective communication, motivation, approachability, and teamwork.
- Documentation can be challenging at times.
- A return-to-work (RTO) policy requires upfront approval (up to 7 days within a 13-week contract period).
- No additional RTO approvals will be granted after initial submission.
- The radius rule limits travel to within 50 miles of the facility.
