RN - MS
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 07:00-19:00
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Active RN License
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Must-Have:
- Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association
Description:
Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
Responsibilities include consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare and administer medications and record prescribed medications.
Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy regarding medication administration.
Educate patients on surgical procedures.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
Initiate corrective action whenever patients display adverse symptomatology.
Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
Initiate patient education plans as prescribed by physicians.
Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
Prepare equipment and aid physicians during examination and treatment of patients.
Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
Participate in discharge planning.
Utilize time management skills.
Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned depending on the assignment setting.
