Job Title: Registered Nurse for Medical Surgical
Job Type: Contract (Temp to Perm)
Shift: Day
Location: Fairfield, CA
Pay rate: $55-$65/hr
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional patient care across various medical settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment. Your expertise will support diverse populations, including those in acute care, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community health environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working with cutting-edge medical technologies and EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for delivering high-quality nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and immunizations, following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Manage complex medical procedures such as catheterization, suturing, tube feeding, and ventilator management with precision and confidence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop discharge planning strategies and coordinate post-acute care or home & community care services.
- Maintain detailed medical documentation adhering to HIPAA regulations and ensure accurate coding using ICD-10/ICD-9 standards for billing and reporting purposes.
- Perform specimen collection/processing, laboratory testing, and diagnostic evaluations to support clinical decision-making.
- Utilize EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner to document patient care activities efficiently while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards such as NCQA.
- Provide patient education on health coaching topics including chronic disease management, medication administration, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
- Respond promptly to triage calls or emergency situations in urgent care or emergency room settings, demonstrating critical thinking under pressure.
- Support infection control practices and sterile processing procedures to uphold safety standards across all clinical environments.
Requirements:
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Medical-surgical: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
