Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for experienced Registered Nurses to join the team on our Med-Surg Floor!

Schedule/Shift:

Full-time, night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) / Every third weekend and rotating holidays

Unit Overview:

Serving the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, the Med/Surg floor at Saint Francis Hospital is a 38-bed unit. We care for a wide variety of patients including post-surgical patients, patient with chronic illnesses like Diabetes, and kidney failure, as well as those experiencing acute health issues. We focus on a holistic approach, addressing physical, emotional, and educational needs. This includes but not limited to pain management, wound care, and education on recovery and rehabilitation. We work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans for our patients. Our management team values and promotes work life balance, professional growth, and comradery. Inquire about joining our respectful, collaborative team and return to a home where you can practice the heart and soul of nursing.

Responsibilities include:

• Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

• Completes a Nursing Assessment form on each patient within 24 hours.

• Identifies patient needs based on objective data and follows through with appropriate documentation.

• Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient that needs to be identified.

• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.

• Discusses with and includes patient and/or family, significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents same.

• Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.

• Instructs and documents patient in follow-up care/ activities in preparation for transfer/discharge.

• Evaluates the patient's/significant other's understanding of instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ASN Required, BSN Preferred, from an accredited school of nursing

• Active RN Licensure in State of Delaware

• BLS Certification required; must obtain ACLS within 3 months of hire

• Previous med-surg experience highly preferred (at least 1-2 years preferred)

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire)

• Retirement Savings Program

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.