Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Med Surg Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing, with extensive experience in patient assessment, care planning, and clinical procedures. As a Med Surg RN, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients across a variety of medical conditions, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. Your expertise in diverse clinical settings will contribute significantly to our commitment to quality patient care and continuous improvement.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories to inform individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately, including IV infusions, injections, and medication management in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document patient information meticulously and ensure seamless communication across healthcare teams.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures including laboratory specimen collection, phlebotomy, catheterizations, and wound suturing while maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
- Monitor patients’ conditions closely, managing acute pain, airway management, ventilator support, and responding effectively to emergency situations such as trauma or critical deterioration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, case managers, and social workers to coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care services.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and health coaching tailored to individual needs such as geriatrics or behavioral health populations.
Experience
- Proven experience in medical-surgical nursing within hospital settings is required; ICU or Level I Trauma Center experience is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient record management.
- Extensive clinical background in acute care environments including emergency medicine, critical care (ICU), or telemetry units.
- Familiarity with specialized procedures such as cardiac catheterization, ostomy care, dialysis support, or trauma medicine enhances your suitability for this role.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (PICU), geriatrics (memory care), neonatal resuscitation procedures (NRP), or patients with developmental disabilities is advantageous.
- Knowledge of infection control practices aligned with NCQA standards and ICD coding (ICD-9/10) for accurate documentation is essential.
- Prior experience in home care or outpatient settings such as urgent care clinics or outpatient surgical centers will be considered a plus.
Join our team of compassionate professionals committed to delivering exceptional nursing care through expertise, teamwork, and innovation!
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Pay: $2,426.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
