RN Med Surg New Grad (Full-Time, Day, Night)

• Current RN license, BLS for healthcare provider, within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPI certificate or within 30 days of hire.
• One year previous clinical experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry experienced preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age served on the unit. Knowledge of growth and development over the life span.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.

• Employee’s conduct conforms to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Medical Center.
• Values individual differences and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural needs of others.
• Respects the rights, privacy and property of others, and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws.
• Exhibits good attendance and punctuality.
• Provides appropriate notice prior to vacation/time off and notifies supervisor a minimum of four hours prior to shift when unable to come to work.
• Observes allotted break and meal periods as prescribed by Hospital Policy and follows time card procedures by accurately writing in and out.
• Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity.
• Adheres to the Dress Code.
• Demonstrates an understanding of their personal role in the case of fire/disaster and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility.
• Follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.

• Performs a head to toe assessment on a patient
• Consults with members of the healthcare team & coordinates patient care activities during a specified shift
• Prepares and administers all prescribed medications and treatments according to hospital policy
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical & surgical patients
• Records all patient care activities accurately & timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Responds to life saving situations based on nursing standards and hospital protocol
• Directs care provided by licensed vocational nurses, nurse assistants and patient care assistants
• Participates in discharge planning
• Implements and updates patient’s plan of care according to patient needs
• Provide patient & family teaching
• Monitors specialized equipment used on patients and able to adjust setting based on hospital protocol
• Able to analyze and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Analyzes gathered data from patient assessment to form appropriate action plan for patient care

• Consistently provides timely and accurate information to patient, family and coworkers to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction.
• Introduces self by name in person and utilizing proper telephone procedure.
• Provides supervisor with current licensing and certification documentation prior to the time of expiration.

Compensation Rate: $40.23  RN completed all required orientation and training moves to $41.43