Med Surg Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information: 9 Tower Surgical
Location: Centennial Medical Center
Address: 2300 Patterson St. Nashville, TN 37203
Floor:
Building: Main Tower
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
Number of Beds - 36
Number of Staff – 40 RNs (8 bedside RNs per shift)
Type of staff:
o Day Shift – 8 RNs, 1 Charge RN, 1 Unit Secretary, 1 Manager, 1 CNC
o Night Shift – 8 RNs
Patient Ratios – 1:5
Type of equipment – Bariatric fitted ADLs, Wound Vacs, Drains, Lifts
EMR - Meditech
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
Time Management and Efficiency (Fast paced unit with short LOS)
Teamwork
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Background in post op surgical areas (i.e. vascular, bariatric, urology, general surgery, colorectal, and general surgery)
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
Maintenance of post op surgical procedure sites
Wound care i.e. packing, dressing changes, wound vac maintenance
Foley Catheter care- Continuous bladder irrigation
Ostomy appliance changed and maintenance
Nasogastric Tube insertion and suction
TPN
Blood Administration
Central Line Care and dressing changes
Bedside Shift Report
Best personality Fit:
Outgoing, customer service oriented
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS
Floating Area(s):
Medical-Surgical Units
Dress Code:
Scrub Color/Attire - Black, Grey, White, Royal Blue
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Prompt Attendance (clocking in and out on time, attending scheduled shifts)
Open Communication
Professional Appearance
Attentive/ Responsive to patient needs

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