Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description: Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview: The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a surgical hospital setting. The RN will deliver nursing care to pre-operative, post-operative, and recover patients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being throughout their hospitalization. This role requires excellent clinical judgment, compassionate care, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care Management:
2. • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted for surgical procedures.
   • Assess patients' physical and emotional needs, including admission and post-operative assessments.
   • Monitor vital signs and patient conditions, recognizing changes in status and intervening as necessary.
   • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with hospital protocols.
   • Assist with wound care, pain management, and post-operative recovery.
   • Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge plans.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
4. • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
   • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
   • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care decisions.
5. Clinical Expertise and Safety:
6. • Ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
   • Perform patient assessments, document nursing interventions, and track patient progress.
   • Respond to medical emergencies, assist in code situations, and provide appropriate interventions.
   • Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely patient records in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
7. Patient Advocacy and Emotional Support:
8. • Advocate for patients’ rights and provide emotional support during their hospitalization.
   • Address patients' concerns and comfort needs to ensure a positive hospital experience.
   • Provide education on post-surgical care, medication management, and follow-up appointments.
9. Continuing Education and Development:
10. • Stay current on surgical procedures, nursing best practices, and hospital policies.
    • Participate in ongoing education, training, and certifications as required by the hospital and regulatory agencies.
    • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Experience:
• • Previous nursing experience in a surgical or inpatient setting preferred.
  • Experience with post-operative care, pain management, and wound care is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position with rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to lift and move patients as needed.
• The RN may be exposed to potentially infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and other environmental risks.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.

Additional Benefits offered through the clinics:

• Botox at cost done by NP/PA (not MD)
• 25% off filler by NP/PA (not MD)
• 25% on all cosmetic procedures after a year (anesthesia portion is at cost)
• 30% off skincare products