Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care! In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive nursing services to adult patients across a variety of medical-surgical units, ensuring exceptional patient care and safety. Your expertise will support recovery and promote well-being through direct patient assessments, medication administration, and collaborative care planning. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a meaningful difference every day. We are committed to fostering a positive, energetic workplace that values your professional growth and dedication.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories to inform care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and medication reconciliation, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitor patients’ conditions continuously, utilizing advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic or Cerner for documentation and communication.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans aligned with best practices in acute care and hospital medicine.
- Assist with procedures such as suturing, catheterization, tube feeding, and ventilator management while maintaining sterile processing standards.
- Provide patient education on health management, discharge instructions, and post-operative care to promote recovery at home or in assisted living settings.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and infection control policies while maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
Requirements
- Valid RN license with current registration in the state of practice.
- Proven experience in medical-surgical units within hospital settings, including ICU or Level I Trauma Center experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for patient documentation.
- Competency in critical care procedures including airway management, ventilator support, and acute pain management.
- Ability to perform complex patient assessments and respond effectively to urgent situations like triage or emergency room scenarios.
- Familiarity with diverse clinical areas such as geriatrics, behavioral health, infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, and long-term care environments including nursing homes or memory care facilities.
- Excellent communication skills for working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays across various settings like home care or outpatient clinics.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS are advantageous.
Join us in delivering compassionate, expert nursing care that transforms lives! We value energetic professionals eager to advance their careers while making a lasting impact on patient health outcomes through dedicated service in medical-surgical environments.
Pay: $2,600.00 - $2,800.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
