REGISTERED NURSE / RN - MED/SURG OBSERVATION

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Overview:

The Registered Nurse II delivers competent, evidence‑based nursing care to adult medical‑surgical patients, including short‑stay observation patients and individuals recovering from orthopedic procedures or injuries. This role is a full-time day shift position. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent prioritization, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast‑paced environment. The RN II collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal outcomes, serves as a patient advocate, and supports the professional growth of newer staff.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Facilitates, implements, and evaluates individualized Plans of Care and patient outcomes.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and timely reassessments, analyzing and communicating patient information effectively.
• Demonstrates strong technical competence and appropriate clinical skills in providing safe, high‑quality care.
• Implements nursing interventions promptly and evaluates patient responses.
• Provides specialized orthopedic care, including neurovascular assessments, mobility support, pain management, and reinforcement of post‑operative precautions.
• Manages observation patients efficiently, focusing on rapid assessment, timely interventions, and discharge readiness.

Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment

• Applies sound clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations.
• Prioritizes responsibilities based on urgency, patient needs, and available resources.
• Independently problem‑solves and multitasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Safety & Quality

• Identifies patient safety risk factors and initiates appropriate interventions, including fall prevention, skin integrity protection, and safe restraint use.
• Adheres to medication safety policies and promptly addresses safety concerns.
• Completes required Safety Tracking Tools and participates in unit‑based quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Provider Communication

• Accurately and promptly documents assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communication.
• Reviews, initiates, and implements provider orders in a timely manner each shift.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Works closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Serves as a patient advocate and communicates effectively with patients and families.
• Supervises and delegates to assigned staff appropriately, maintaining accountability for all care delivered.
• Reports performance concerns to ensure safe, consistent patient care.

Patient & Family Education

• Assesses educational needs and provides clear, appropriate written and verbal instructions.
• Documents all teaching and patient/family understanding.

Professional Accountability

• Seeks opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Actively assists colleagues and accepts additional duties as needed.
• Completes required education, certifications, and annual competencies on time.
• Participates in unit‑based councils, contributes to performance improvement efforts, and helps identify and implement solutions to unit needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care experience preferably in med/surg or orthopedic nursing
• Strong assessment, communication, and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Credentials:

• Current RN license
• BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• ACLS preferred at hire or must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire

Education:

• RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program

Entry: USD $36.20/Hr. Max: USD $59.73/Hr.