TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00-19:00
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of med/surg experience
License: Active nursing license in good standing
Certifications: BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH certification (must be certified annually)
Must-Have: Telemetry experience, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience
Description:
This facility is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet designation for nursing excellence.
The focus is simple - putting Patients First.
There is an emphasis on patient care practices and new technology, while keeping patient safety a top priority.
Patients will be treated as individuals, with compassion and care, akin to family.
The goal is excellent service for every patient, every time.
The unit specifics include a total of 46 beds with patient ratios of 6:1.
Staffing includes clinical nurse coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, nurse externs, and unit clerks, based on patient census.
Key equipment used includes GE Apex Pro telemetry boxes, Hoyer lifts, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pumps, Welch Allen vitals machines, and glucometers.
The documentation system utilized is Meditech Expanse.
Scheduling requires working every other weekend and three 12-hour shifts per week.
Floating may be required to other units based on staffing needs.
Experience requirements include general med/surg skills, EKG interpretation, CPAP management, and port access.
Advanced skills preferred include experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vacs, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, and blood transfusions.
Procedures performed on the unit include telemetry monitoring and paracentesis.
The dress code requires navy blue or gray scrubs, with specific restrictions on other clothing items.
Staff recognition includes nominations for awards and participation in celebrations that acknowledge exceptional teamwork and patient care.
There is a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
Feedback is welcomed from all staff to enhance workflow and patient care.