Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care to join our healthcare team. 48 hours per week NIGHT SHIFTS. This vital role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients across various medical-surgical units, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through expert assessment, intervention, and education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in EMR systems, possess critical care experience, and be committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic healthcare setting that values professionalism, continuous learning, and excellence in patient care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using advanced EMR and EHR systems such as Epic and Cerner.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following HIPAA regulations and aseptic techniques.
- Monitor patients’ conditions closely, managing acute pain and providing appropriate interventions for complex cases.
- Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory testing, specimen collection, and interpretation of results.
- Support post-operative recovery by performing wound care, suturing, catheterization, and ventilator management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans aligned with NCQA standards and ICD coding requirements.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication administration, and health coaching strategies to promote recovery and wellness.
- Maintain meticulous medical documentation of patient care activities, adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Participate in discharge planning, case management, and long-term care coordination including hospice & palliative medicine considerations.
- Respond effectively to triage situations in urgent care or emergency room settings, utilizing Level I/II trauma center protocols when necessary.
- Ensure infection control practices are rigorously followed to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
Skills
- Extensive experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
- Proficiency in IV insertion, IV infusion therapy, phlebotomy, and catheter care.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology related to acute care, ICU procedures, and trauma medicine.
- Skilled in critical care procedures including ventilator management and ICU-level interventions.
- Familiarity with ICD-9/10 coding for accurate documentation and billing processes.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator management), individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Ability to perform complex nursing tasks such as suturing, tube feeding management, ostomy care, gastric lavage, and spinal tap procedures.
- Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law related to occupational health cases.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams across hospital medicine or outpatient settings.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control and aseptic technique throughout all patient interactions. This role is ideal for motivated nursing professionals eager to make a meaningful impact through expert medical-surgical nursing practice. We welcome applicants who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care while advancing their clinical expertise within a supportive environment.
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Pay: $2,800.00 - $3,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
