Registered Nurse Step down

Montrose, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Endless Mountains Health Systems a community-centered facility located in Montrose PA is seeking two dedicated and experienced Step Down Nurses for night shifts. These nurses will float between the Step Down Unit and Med-Surg Telemetry Unit providing care to intermediate-level (IMC) patients in a smaller hospital setting that offers complex patient care. Key Responsibilities: *Provide safe competent care to Step Down and Med-Surg Telemetry patients *Float between assigned units as needed *Administer and titrate cardiac and insulin drips *Act as Charge Nurse when required *Accurately document care using Meditech *Utilize Omnicell for medication administration Required Skills & Experience: *Minimum 2 years of RN experience (Step Down IMC or Telemetry preferred) *First-time travelers welcome *Proficient in: - Foley catheter insertion - Administering subcutaneous insulin - Managing potassium runs - Using and interpreting cardiac monitors - Identifying and reporting low potassium levels and low oxygen saturations Certifications Required: *ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) *BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) *PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Preferred Technology: *Medication System: Omnicell *Documentation System: Meditech *Charting Experience Required Unit & Facility Overview: Average Daily Census: 12 patients Number of Rooms: 25 Number of Beds: 25 Patient Age Groups: Infants Pediatrics Adolescents Adults Geriatrics No floating to other facilities Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend Staffing Ratios: Day Shift: 1 nurse : 5 patients Night Shift: 1 nurse : 6 patients Weekends: 1 nurse : 6 patients